Arthur (1981 film)

Arthur is a 1981 film about a drunken New York City millionaire who is on the brink of an arranged marriage to a wealthy heiress, but who ends up falling for a common working-class girl from Queens. Dialogue Arthur: Have you ever been on a yacht? Linda: No, is it wonderful? Arthur: It doesn't suck. [in a department store, Arthur and Hobson see Linda putting a tie in her bag] Arthur: Hobson, did you see that? Hobson: Yes. Arthur: She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime; girls don't wear ties! Although some do; it's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime. Hobson: Yes; if she murdered the ties it would be the perfect crime. Why are you so happy about all this? Arthur: He's taking the knife out of the cheese! Linda: Oh, my God! Arthur: Do you think he wants some cheese? Linda: No, I think we're gonna die! Cast Dudley Moore as Arthur Bach Liza Minnelli as Linda Marolla John Gielgud as Hobson Geraldine Fitzgerald as Martha Bach Jill Eikenberry as Susan Johnson Stephen Elliott as Burt Johnson Thomas Barbour as Stanford Bach Ted Ross as Bitterman Barney Martin as Ralph Marolla Paul Gleason as Executive Phyllis Somerville as Saleslady Lou Jacobi as Plant store owner Justine Johnston as Aunt Pearl Lawrence Tierney as Man in Diner Demanding Roll Mark Margolis (uncredited) as Wedding guest External links Category:1981 films Category:1981 American films Category:American romantic comedy-drama films Category:Films set in Manhattan Category:Films set in Queens, New York