You needed a pal, the way you were beltin' it in.
3 seconds sound clip from the Criss Cross (1949) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:46:13.198 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Please don't make a commotion.
- It's all right, Frank. I'll handle it.
- I had to phone him, Mr. Thompson.
- You needed a pal, the way you were beltin' it in.
- That's all right. It's all right. We're always glad to see the lieutenant.
- Matter of fact, I got a question I want to ask the lieutenant.
- Did you go and have a little talk?
[...]