Oskar Karlweis credited as playing...
Mr. Kovacs
- Mr. Kovacs: [Entering with his cello at the mission] I have come to explain myself. I haven't been to church in 20 years, but I never lost God. A man plays in here
- [Points to his heart]
- Mr. Kovacs: in his cathedral, do you understand?
- Matthew: Indeed, I do.
- Mr. Kovacs: For 20 years I have played in my own way. Beethoven. Mozart. Fine music, revered. You're a good player too. But today I'm tired of playing alone only for myself. Today, I'd like to bring my music to church.
- Matthew: And you came here.
- Mr. Kovacs: If I'm welcome ... if my music is wanted here.
- Mr. Kovacs: Oh, it is, indeed.
- Mr. Kovacs: I've come to the right place.
- Matthew: [Looking at Monk] And he chose this mission
- Monk Williams: Wanna know somethin'? You've been selling this religion for a week and you are your own best customer.
- Benny: Say, this is quite a joint for your neighborhood, huh?
- Mr. Kovacs: It's like an institution. Concrete without a cellar. They've forgotten how to plant trees.