The Way Ahead (1944)

Jimmy Hanley: Pte. Geoffrey Stainer

Quotes 

• Pvt. Herbert Davenport : I wish we wore uniforms with a collar and tie - this makes you feel like a convict.

  Pte. Geoffrey Stainer : Well, what do you think you are?

• Pte. Bill Parsons : Any truth in the rumour, sir that the Sergeant Major's got bronchitis?

  Lt. Jim Perry : He's just lost his voice on parade.

  Pte. Geoffrey Stainer : Shouting, sir?

  Lt. Jim Perry : Just giving orders, Stainer.

• Buster - Marjorie's Boyfriend : Been in long?

  Pvt. Ted Brewer : Seven weeks. Seems like years.

  Buster - Marjorie's Boyfriend : I know.

  Pte. Geoffrey Stainer : What are you in? Bombers?

  Buster - Marjorie's Boyfriend : No, fighters.

  Pvt. Ted Brewer : On leave?

  Buster - Marjorie's Boyfriend : Sick leave.

  Pte. Evan Lloyd : You're lucky. We could do with a bit of that. How did you wangle it?

  Pte. Luke : Really sick, eh?

  Buster - Marjorie's Boyfriend : Well, shot up a bit.