How is “just a minute” used?

In Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), one line is: “I'll get it, Tillie. Just a second.”

Which movie is “just a minute” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967).

used to ask sb to wait for a short time; Used to cut in and object, correct someone, or show surprise or disbelief.

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used to ask sb to wait for a short time
Just a minute.
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Used to cut in and object, correct someone, or show surprise or disbelief.

Definiciones del Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9.ª edición

I'll get it, Tillie. Just a second.

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