The Mouse on the Moon (1963)

Margaret Rutherford: Grand Duchess Gloriana XIII

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  Grand Duchess Gloriana XIII : It's that nasty tin thing again!

• Grand Duchess Gloriana XIII : We could become a third force!

• Prime Minister Rupert Mountjoy : Gentlemen, you are all aware that we face a grave crisis in the wine industry. If we are to lose our main source of income, then we must take new and drastic steps to save the economy and, even more, to save the vary existence of our beloved country.

  Benter : Such as?

  Prime Minister Rupert Mountjoy : Such as installing indoor plumbing.

  Benter : Indoor plumbing?

  Prime Minister Rupert Mountjoy : Precisely, indoor plumbing to - encourage the tourist trade.

  Benter : All you want is a hot bath for yourself! Does anyone really think that our country's tragic situation can be rectified by installing a few indoor privies?

  Prime Minister Rupert Mountjoy : Modern living demands indoor privies! Everyone wants them.

  Benter : I don't. They're not sanitary.

  Grand Duchess Gloriana XIII : Surly, this is a matter that should be discussed by the Privy Council.

  Prime Minister Rupert Mountjoy : I hardly think so, Your Grace. It isn't that kind of privy council.