Quotes from Drum Beat (1954)

Johnny MacKay: Have you met Captain Jack yet?
Dr. Thomas: I look forward to the pleasure.
Johnny MacKay: That's one thing it won't be.
Mr. Dyar: You can say that in spades!

- Frank Ferguson (as Mr. Dyar) in Drum Beat (1954)

Johnny MacKay: More killing means more war, Jack.
Kintpuash, aka Captain Jack: Then there will be war.
Johnny MacKay: War is no good. In war one side wins; in peace, both sides win.

- Alan Ladd (as Johnny MacKay) in Drum Beat (1954)

Johnny MacKay: You think they're bluffin'?
Manok: We find out if they start shootin'.

- Anthony Caruso (as Manok) in Drum Beat (1954)

Nellie Grant: Have you ever seen Indians bit the dust?
Johnny MacKay: They don't really bite, it, Miss - they hit it.

- Alan Ladd (as Johnny MacKay) in Drum Beat (1954)

[discussing Captain Jack]
President Ulysses S. Grant: What kind of man is he?
Johnny MacKay: Well, some people say he's got a little white blood in him because of his white eye... but I think it's mostly bad blood.

- Alan Ladd (as Johnny MacKay) in Drum Beat (1954)