The Third Man

The Third Man1959

The Third Man is a 1949 British film noir directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. The film is set in post–World War II Vienna. It centres on Holly Martins, an Americ… more »



Dame Lavinia:
So this is where you lurk and scheme, you wicked man.

Harry Lime:
Dame Lavinia, I'm overwhelmed.

Dame Lavinia:
As well you might be. This is my first outing during the hours of daylight since the coronation.

Harry Lime:
Couldn't you sleep?

Dame Lavinia:
I never sleep - I lie and think. Today, my thoughts came in stanzas of running fire; they forced me to come and see you.

Harry Lime:
Well, maybe it's the warm spring.

Dame Lavinia:
[laughs] I like you, Harry Lime. Our minds dance to the same preposterous music.

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