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'Rhymes and Quotes' in Danger Man movies

posted 17 years ago by cristinasiqueira
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I'm trying to put together the quotes used by Patrick McGoohan in Danger Man episodes and so far I've come up with the following:

"Upstairs, downstairs
in the lady's chamber" (Danger Man: A room in the basement)

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--"
(from "The Walrus and The Carpenter"
Lewis Carroll) (Danger Man: The black book)

"Tinker, tailor
soldier, sailor
rich man, poor man
begger man, thief" (can't remember the episode right now)

If any of you can remember any quotes, please let me know.
"I'm obliged"
Cristina

[–] phil-169 17 years ago

One of my favorites from "Don't Nail Him Yet" (Dangerman episode)--

"There are not long

The days of wine and roses

Our of a misty dream our path emerges for a while

Then closes..."

(from Ernest Dawson)

[–] cristinasiqueira 17 years ago

Thanks for your comment, Phil. I'm going to watch "Don't Nail Him Yet" again and pay attention to the poem. This is one of my favorite episodes too, not only because of the music but also because of the acting. PMG looks like a real nerd, and the other actor who plays the double agent is a great actor too.
Thanks again for writing :-)
I'll be seeing you,
Cris

[–] phil-169 17 years ago

That’s a bit odd you mention that---I always thought McGoohan’s performance was particularly evocative in the episode “Don’t Nail Him Yet,” along with John Fraser, who played Rawson.

The scene that really stuck with me was during the soccer match, when Drake appealed to Rawson---Drake seemed so “clingy” and needy, I almost felt bad for him.

Then, a few scenes later, the real Drake emerged---competent, steely, and cold.

I agree with you—one of the better episodes.