“John made a sin. John told a lie. The liar is an abomination before...” – Powell, The Night of the Hunter ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Night of the Hunter 1955

Powell

John made a sin. John told a lie. The liar is an abomination before mine eyes. [takes out his knife]

Pearl

It's in my doll. It's in my doll!

Powell

[laughs]

The doll. Why sure. The last place anyone would think to look.

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'Preacher' Harry Powell Robert Mitchum More Powell quotes →

Pearl Sally Jane Bruce More Pearl quotes →

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