Roy Bensinger, the poet. Put him right on the staff.
5 seconds sound clip from the The Front Page (1974) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:22:50 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- The poem? That's what made it.
- How would you like to work for me?
- I'm not just whistling Dixie.
- I'm sending Bensinger over to see you. Marvin, isn't it?
- Roy Bensinger, the poet. Put him right on the staff.
- How much you getting at the Tribune?
- $75.
- Give him $100 and a by-line.
- Is that truck on the way over yet? Good.
- They're coming to pick up your desk.
- My desk?
- Ah, you shouldn't be working a police beat. I want you right at my elbow.
- Now, get over to the office and report to Duffy.
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