The Scarlet Empress (1934)

May Foster: Elizabeth's Lady-in-Waiting

Quotes 

• Elizabeth's Lady-in-Waiting : Have you noticed, Your Majesty, how the imperial duckling resembles his father?

  Empress Elizabeth Petrovna : Hush, hush, enough of this. Now, you keep an eye on him. I don't want anyone to go near him unless I know about it, not even his mother. I had enough trouble getting him. If he catches cold or sniffles just once, I'll have you hung by the ears! If he coughs, I'll have you cut in half! And if anyone touches him, I'll have you shot!

  Count Lestoq : Your Imperial Majesty, I beg of you not to become excited. You've been ill for weeks, and this turmoil will weaken you.

  Empress Elizabeth Petrovna : Don't any of you think I'll give you the pleasure of seeing me die. I'll outlive all of you, you sinister buzzards. All of you!