Little Women (1994)
Susan Sarandon: Mrs. March
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Quotes
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Marmee : Feminine weaknesses and fainting spells are the direct result of our confining young girls to the house, bent over their needlework, and restrictive corsets.
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Marmee March : Oh, Jo. Jo, you have so many extraordinary gifts; how can you expect to lead an ordinary life? You're ready to go out and - and find a good use for your talent. Tho' I don't know what I shall do without my Jo. Go, and embrace your liberty. And see what wonderful things come of it.
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Jo March : [uncovers John's eyes] Surprise!
Marmee : John. You have a daughter.
Hannah : And a son.
[Marmee and Hannah hands the twins to John]
Meg : Oh, Marmee, I can't believe you did this four times.
John Brooke : Yes, but never two at once, my darling.
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Marmee : I fear you would have a long engagement, three or four years. John must secure a house before you can marry and do his service to the union.
Jo : John? Marry? You mean that poky old Mr Brooke? How did he weasel his way into this family?
Marmee : Jo! Mr Brooke has been very kind to visit father in the hospital every day.
Jo : He's dull as powder Meg, can't you at least marry someone amusing?
Meg : I'm fond of John, he's kind and serious and I'm not afraid of being poor.
Jo : Marmee, you can't just let her go and marry him.
Meg : I'd hardly just go and marry anyone.
Marmee : I would rather Meg marry for love and be a poor man's wife than marry for riches and lose her self-respect.
Meg : So, you don't mind that John is poor.
Marmee : No, but I'd rather he have a house.
Jo : Why must we marry at all? Why can't things just stay as they are?
Marmee : It's just a proposal, nothing can be decided on. Now girls? Don't spoil the day.
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Marmee : Cricket. Marmee's here. Icy cold. Jo, fetch a bowl with water, vinegar and some rags. Meg, my kit. We must draw the fever down from her head.