Arise, My Love

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Arise, My Love is a 1940 film directed by Mitchell Leisen, and starring Claudette Colbert and Ray Milland.

1 Plot
2 Trivia
3 Quotes
4 See also
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Plot

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In 1939, American Tom Martin, who fought in the Spanish Civil War, awaits execution at the hands of the Fascist victors when reporter Augusta 'Gusto' Nash, for a scoop, aids him in an audacious escape. Of course, Tom tries to romance Gusto; but though she likes him, her career comes first, and Tom himself prefers freedom-fighting to settling down. Comedy becomes drama as their mixed feelings lead them on a circuitous path through the deepening chaos and catastrophe of the early days of World War II.

[edit] Trivia

Claudette Colbert once said that this was her favorite film of her own.

[edit] Quotes

[Father Jacinto, in Tom's cell, prepares him for death] Father Jacinto: This is my first execution. Tom Martin: Don't worry, Father, it's mine too.

Tom Martin: You know, it's a funny thing that you of all people should be sitting beside me. You're precisely my type. Augusta Nash: Mmm-hmm. How long were you in that prison?

Mr. Phillips: Gusto Nash, you're fired, as of immediately! Augusta Nash: Oh, it's not true! Mr. Phillips: I know it's not true. I just wanted to taste the words. Sheer rapture!