“A difficult client can make things most distressing. Some of them...” – Mr Elliot The Hangman, Kind Hearts and Coronets ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Kind Hearts and Coronets 1949

Mr Elliot The Hangman

A difficult client can make things most distressing. Some of them tend to be very hysterical - so inconsiderate.

The Duke

[to a poacher caught in a mantrap]

Hoskins is now going to thrash you; then he'll let you go. Let this be a lesson to you not to poach on my land.

In this scene

Mr Elliot The Hangman Miles Malleson

The Duke Alec Guinness

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