Evelyn was complimented by Rick about her newfound glow: "I guess mummies bring out the best in me," she added.Commander Philip Francis Queeg (Humphrey Bogart).After the transfer of leadership, DeVriess assessed his ship with Queeg:This one""s tired.She""s had the guts run out of her.She ought to be melted down for razor blades.The crew may not look like much, they""re ired, too.Every man is okay.The departing Captain""s sentimental parting was highlighted by a gift - actually against Navy regulations, although it was a typical example of the crew disregarding the rules (Captain: "I""ve been aboard the Caine too long").Real nice.Make your old grandmother proud.You""re going to be the best looking cowboy in the whole parade.You""ll be the best looking one there.Bye honey.I""ll leave a TV dinner in the fridge.Your old grandma got herself a new beau." [The brief flashbacks provide some insight into Joe Buck""s background - he was raised by two women (his mother and grandmother) in a home without men, contributing to his homosexual leanings in the film.The treatment was based upon Connell""s 1922Century Magazinestory titledA Reputation(collected inApes and Angels).