12 Quotes by Claude Rains

Often we'd secretly like to do the very things we discipline ourselves against. Isn't that true? Well, here in the movies I can be as mean, as wicked as I want to - and all without hurting anybody. Look at that lovely girl I've just shot!

Hollywood to me is a place to work. Home is Chester County.

I learn the lines and pray to God.

There's a death sentence for your Robin of Locksley.

God felt sorry for actors, so he gave them a place in the sun and a lot of money. All they had to sacrifice was their talent.

I'm only a poor corrupt official.

Take part. Contribute. Be interested in everything and everybody.

I’m only a poor corrupt official.

Often we’d secretly like to do the very things we discipline ourselves against. Isn’t that true? Well, here in the movies I can be as mean, as wicked as I want to – and all without hurting anybody. Look at that lovely girl I’ve just shot!