Johnny Haggerty: It's tough to be a good guy and a cop at the same time.

- Edward Platt (as Johnny Haggerty) in The Helen Morgan Story (1957)

Larry Maddux: Do yourself a favor. Hire the kid.
Whitey Krause: I hope your hooch is better than your suggestion, Larry. What's the canary to you.
Larry Maddux: Nuthin'. I'm just a music lover. Besides, I don't go for that sad stuff she sings.

- Paul Newman (as Larry Maddux) in The Helen Morgan Story (1957)

Larry Maddux: This town's ready. I'm ready to open it for you like an oyster.

- Paul Newman (as Larry Maddux) in The Helen Morgan Story (1957)