The Grand Illusion (1937)

Werner Florian: Le sergent Arthur

Quotes 

• Le sergent Arthur : Officer's will be treated with the consideration due to their rank. However, you are reminded that you are under German military law. You will therefore submit to German discipline. Every German soldier in the camp may give you orders. And you will obey without protest. You will salute German officers. At any attempt at escape, sentries have orders to fire officers outside the camp boundary. Incorrect dress is not permitted.

  German Officer : Strictly forbidden!

  Le sergent Arthur : It is forbidden to form groups or insult the German nation, to write or speak to civilians.

  German Officer : Strictly forbidden!

  Le sergent Arthur : It is forbidden to speak to sentries.

  German Officer : Most strictly forbidden!

• Capt. de Boeldieu : Where are your manners?

  Le sergent Arthur : Sorry, it's our duty, this is war.

  Capt. de Boeldieu : Agreed, but even so, let's remember our manners.