The Killing of Sister George (1968)

Mercy Croft: It so happens that your death will coincide with road safety week, a cause which we know is very close to your heart.

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Alice: I use half a level teaspoon of bicarbonated soda.
Mercy Croft: Now you're giving away trade secrets.
Alice: And one level teaspoon of cream of tartar.
George: Shut up.
Alice: And one egg.
George: Shut up!
Alice: Some people prefer two eggs but I think one's enough.
George: SHUT UP!
Mercy Croft: Now then girls! Girls...

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George: I collect horse brasses.
Mercy Croft: Oh, how useful.

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The word "lesbian" is only uttered once, 100 minutes into the film.
The signpost on the 'Applehurst' set places the fictional village in the same place as the real village of Finchingfield, Essex, UK.
The original Broadway production of "The Killing of Sister George" by Frank Marcus opened at the Belasco Theater in New York on October 5, 1966, ran for 205 performances and was nominated for the 1967 Tony Award for the Best Play. Beryl Reid won the 1967 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play and recreated her role in the movie version.
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