Screenplay by Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder, adapted from the novel by James M. Cain
Fred MacMurray (Walter Neff)
Barbara Stanwyck (Phyllis Dietrichson)
Edward G. Robinson (Barton Keyes)
Jean Heather (Lola Dietrichson)
Tom Powers (Mr. Dietrichson)
PHYLLIS
There's a speed limit in this state Mr. Neff. 45 mph.
WALTER
How fast was I going officer?
PHYLLIS
I'd say around 90.
WALTER
Suppose you get down off your motorcycle and give me a ticket?
PHYLLIS
Suppose I let you off with a warning this time?
WALTER
Suppose it doesn't take?
PHYLLIS
Suppose I have to whack you over the knuckles?
WALTER
Suppose I burst out crying and rest my head on your shoulder.
PHYLLIS
Suppose you try putting it on my husband's shoulder?
WALTER
That tears it.