But unable, for the most part, to cope with the new determination by an aroused public that law and order should once more reign.

9 seconds sound clip from the The Roaring Twenties (1939) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:28:08 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

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- Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president partially on the basis of his promise to end Prohibition.

- In New York City, thousands of jubilant citizens march in a great beer parade and shortly, 3.2 beer becomes legal.

- Finally comes the national referendum on repeal.

- Tired of years of violence, corruption, and loss of personal liberty, Americans go to the polls and overwhelmingly rout the dry forces.

- After 13 years, Prohibition is dead leaving in its wake a criminal element used to wealth and power...

- But unable, for the most part, to cope with the new determination by an aroused public that law and order should once more reign.

- Taxi. Hey, taxi.

- Where to, lady?

- 331 Quigley Place, Forest Hills.

- 331 Quigley Place, Forest Hills.

- Eddie. (2)

[...]

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