The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag is a 1992 American screwball comedy film about an ignored, small-town librarian who confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention. Directed by Allan Moyle. Written by Grace Cary Bickley. She was a nobody until someone found... (taglines) Betty Lou Look at this: Barry Manilow, Debbie Boone, Paul Anka in Vegas. This guy deserved to be shot. Ann Orkin Am I supposed to feel sorry for you? If you're unhappy, drink. Get laid. See a shrink like normal people. Eight years I went to law school. Three times I took the bar. I finally get a client and my client is a lunatic. Alex You can have the house, the furniture. I don't want anything. Except Scarlett. I want the fucking dog. Dialogue Betty Lou: Why is it so hard to believe, that I might be exciting to other men? People have affairs. People have lovers. Why not me, Alex? Alex: Because I never did. I never had anyone but you. Betty Lou: You had everyone but me. You had Frank, and the boys, and the force and the bars and the games. Alex: You know my wife? Reba: Yeah. Alex: How do you know she like gone with the wind? Reba: She's a friend of mine. Alex: Jesus, she knows everybody. Where the hell was I? Reba: Well, sugar. I think that was a real good question. Alex: What do you mean? Reba: Where were you? Taglines She was a nobody until someone found... The Notoriously Hilarious Comedy! Cast Penelope Ann Miller - Betty Lou Perkins Julianne Moore - Elinor Alfre Woodard - Ann Orkin Cathy Moriarty - Reba William Forsythe - Beaudeen Eric Thal - Alex External links 0104376 The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag Category:1992 films Category:1990s American films Category:Screwball comedy films