When was the phrase "It's quiet, a little too quiet" first used?

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"It's quiet, a little too quiet."

We have all heard this famous line being used in many movies.

What was the first movie to use this popular phrase?



Best Answer

According to "TVTropes"

Said word for word in Drums Along the Mohawk, right before the Tories launch their final assault on the fort

Drums Along the Mohawk is a film from 1939, which is later than "The Lucky Texan" mentioned by Leigh in a comment (1934)




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WHO says its quiet too quiet?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Played with in Season 8: Kennedy: It's quiet. Willow: Are you about to say that it's "too quiet", dear? Kennedy: No, I'm gonna say I think we're okay.






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