The Women (1939): Witty Lines

The best lines of "The Women"

These are only the tip of the iceburg. I could make another 10 of these if I wanted with no problem. This movie is great and (IMHO) 100x better than the remake.

My favorite character is Miriam Aarons (Paulette Goddard). Followed closely by Sylvia Fowler (Rosalind Russell).

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[ultimatebigbreak]

Only Movie that I can't find online. Does Butterfly McQueen refuse to "birth a baby" again LOL

[Victoria Mentz]

No this time she just refuses to cook.

[hebneh]

The line about "outside of kennels" was actually pretty sleazy for 1939, when films were still being censored actively. Every adult would've known that was code for "bitches", a word which at that time was completely forbidden in films - even to refer to in a coded, indirect way like this. I assume the play had been so successful that stuff like this was allowed. And a good thing it was, too.

[njplr]

One of the most cleverly written plays of all time, the barbs come so fast and furiously it can make you dizzy. Almost more fun than should be allowed, no wonder it was a Gay Camp Classic in my day. And, no, I'm not suggesting this movie is gay - but the marvelous, bitchy, biting humor struck a chord with us that resonates fifty years later. Grand Prize!

[markie polo]

The best actresses, brilliant script, magnificent performances

[Heidi Fly]

I LOVE THIS PLUS THIS IS ME AND MY DAUGHTERS FAVORITE

[WCaron23001]

I think Joan Fontaine is still living.

[pumpupjam54]

is now deceased. One left still alive, in her 90's.

[pumpupjam54]

Everybody in this movie id deceased, but there is one left that is still kicking! Do you know who she is?

[markie polo]

Genius that you will NEVER see again!

[IngloriousBitches]

She meant BASIL, the very strong herb. It can be tasty and a little too strong at the same time. Beezel my ass.

[Sexysolja]

i have to say i own both the 1939 version and the one by Diane English i have to say that the 1939 version of the Women is by far superior.

[zeze40video]

I HAVE KILLED myself looking for that word.  A beezel. DO u have a citation or example from the time?