Show me an American who can keep his mouth shut and I'll eat him.

— (James Gleason)

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5 seconds sound clip from the Meet John Doe (1941) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:14:16 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- You think this is worth 1000 dollars, do ya?

- The Chronicle would consider it dirt cheap.

- Packs everything including a gun.

- Okay, sister, you got yourself a deal.

- Now, let's look at the candidates. The one we pick has got to be the typical, average man. Typical American that can keep his mouth shut.

- Show me an American who can keep his mouth shut and I'll eat him.

- OK, bring 'em in one at a time.

- Did you write that letter?

- No, I didn't.

- What are you doing here then?

[...]

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