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* ''Film/AKnightsTale'': After discovering that "Sir Thomas Colville" is actually [[KingIncognito Edward, Prince of Wales]], Chaucer launches into an explanation of his ruthlessness and skill in battle. Wat cuts him off after a few seconds to point out everyone present is well aware of his reputation.
-->'''Wat:''' We're English, Geoff, we know who he is!

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* ''Film/AKnightsTale'': ''Film/AKnightsTale'':
** At the start of the film, Roland explains jousting scoring to William (who is posing as the recently-deceased Sir Ector for his final tilt), and William scolds him for explaining things he already knows:
--->'''Roland:''' He needs three points to beat you, so a broken lance won't win it for him. He has to knock you off the horse.
--->'''William:''' ''[annoyed]'' I know how to score, Roland.
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After discovering that "Sir Thomas Colville" is actually [[KingIncognito Edward, Prince of Wales]], Chaucer launches into an explanation of his ruthlessness and skill in battle. Wat cuts him off after a few seconds to point out everyone present is well aware of his reputation.
-->'''Wat:''' --->'''Wat:''' We're English, Geoff, we know who he is!
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* ''Film/MasterAndCommander''. The ship's surgeon Maturin acts as TheWatson for the audience, so in one scene he asks what is meant by "the weather guage". There's a disbelieving silence at his ignorance until Captain Aubrey replies with some amusement, "I shall explain to you again, Steven..."

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* ''Film/MasterAndCommander''. The ship's surgeon Maturin acts as TheWatson for the audience, audience (just like in the original novels), so in one scene he asks what is meant by "the weather guage".gauge". There's a disbelieving silence at his ignorance until Captain Aubrey replies with some amusement, "I shall explain to you again, Steven..."
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* ''Film/LightsOfNewYork'', being the first [[UsefulNotes/RiseOfTheTalkies talkie]], made sure to have lots and lots of talking. The very first dialogue is an elaborate "As You Know", and it sets just the right mood for the rest of the film.

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* ''Film/LightsOfNewYork'', being the first [[UsefulNotes/RiseOfTheTalkies [[MediaNotes/RiseOfTheTalkies talkie]], made sure to have lots and lots of talking. The very first dialogue is an elaborate "As You Know", and it sets just the right mood for the rest of the film.

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