People so excited, they nearly tore his clothes off.
4 seconds sound clip from the Meet John Doe (1941) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:57:23 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Let me to, you darn fool. I'm the Mayor.
- I'm Mayor Hawkins! Your office phoned me to hold him.
- He's fine. He's right in my office.
- It's a big honor having John Doe here, and you too.
- Haven't had so much excitement since the old City Hall burnt down.
- People so excited, they nearly tore his clothes off.
- Matilda, phone the newspapers. Tell them Mr. Norton's here.
- Step inside my office, Mr. Norton.
- It should be comfortable. I just had it air-conditioned.
[...]