Boss: Don't be rude to Callie, and don't be advised by Boon. He knows no obstacles, counts no costs, fears no dangers.


--Will Geer (as ) in The Reivers

Pop Chaney: You see, there things a man ought never do - spit in church, scratch his self in front of his ma, and pick his nose. Yes that's what my pa learned me and it stood me in good step.
Mace Bishop: I don't imagine your pa ever mentioned shooting people, and burning their house down, and stealing, and things like that?
Pop Chaney: Well, I'm talking about mannerly things Mr. Bishop. I ain't talking about making a living.


--Will Geer (as Pop Chaney) in Bandolero!

Sheriff Hampton: [Beginning to cook breakfast] Who can eat more'n two eggs?


--Will Geer (as ) in Intruder in the Dust

Sheriff Hampton: [to Uncle John] You're the lawyer. You're the talker.


--Will Geer (as ) in Intruder in the Dust

Lin McAdam: Awful lot of law for a little cowtown.
Wyatt Earp: This is the kind of cowtown that needs a lot of law.


--Will Geer (as Wyatt Earp) in Winchester '73