J. Edgar

J. Edgar2011

Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
J. Edgar is a 2011 American biographical drama film directed, produced and scored by Clint Eastwood. Written by Dustin Lance Black, the film focuses on the career of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover from the Palmer Raids onward. The film stars Leonardo … more »



[J. Edgar Hoover meets the child actress, Shirley Temple, at the movie house in front of reporters]

Reporter:
Miss Temple!

Shirley Temple:
Mr. Hoover, I was wondering if you would join my police force.

J. Edgar Hoover:
Why, yes, Miss Temple. If you agree to be an honorary G-Woman and give me one little kiss.

Shirley Temple:
I don't know if your wife would approve, Mr. Hoover.

J. Edgar Hoover:
But, you see, I still live with my mother. [both chuckle]

Shirley Temple:
Oh, Okay! [Miss Temple kisses him on the cheek under the flash of cameras]

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