In the last war, a general would hang his opponent's picture on the wall. He got to know him that way.

— Major Calloway (Trevor Howard)

7 seconds sound clip from the The Third Man (1949) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:22:14.300 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Busy, Major?

- What is it, Brodsky?

- We have identified the girl. Here is her report.

- I've questioned her. We've got nothing against her.

- We shall apply for her at the Four Power meeting tomorrow. She has no right to be here.

- I've asked your people to help with Lime.

- That's a different case. It is being looked into. So long, Major.

- In the last war, a general would hang his opponent's picture on the wall. He got to know him that way.

- I'm beginning to know Lime.

- I think this would have worked, with your help.

- What price would you pay?

- Name it.

(STEAM TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWING)

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