The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep1946

The Big Sleep is a 1946 film about private detective Philip Marlowe who is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love. In 1997, the U.S. Library of Congress deemed the film "culturall… more »



Marlowe:
Let's begin with what Eddie Mars has on you.

Vivian:
If he had anything, would it be any of your business? You've already been paid, haven't you?

Marlowe:
Yeah, by you.

Vivian:
Are you after more money?

Marlowe:
Well, I guess you've got a right to ask that. No, I'm not after more money. I've already been well paid. I've got another reason.

Vivian:
You like my father, don't you?

Marlowe:
Mmm, hmm.

Vivian:
Then why don't you stop?

Marlowe:
Remember I told you I was beginning to like another one of the Sternwoods?

Vivian:
I wish you'd show it.

Marlowe:
That should be awful easy. [He kisses her]

Vivian:
I liked that. I'd like more. [They kiss a second time] That's even better.

Marlowe:
All right, now that's settled. What's Eddie Mars got on you?

Vivian:
So that's the way...

Marlowe:
That's the way it is. Kissing is all right. It's nice. I'd like to do more of it. But first, I want to find out what Eddie Mars has on you.

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