They get long claws and they get a stranglehold on you.
6 seconds sound clip from the Meet John Doe (1941) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:23:22 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- They're all nice, loveable people and they let you alone.
- Then you get hold of some dough, and what happens?
- All those nice, sweet, loveable people become Heelots. A lot of heels!
- They begin creepin' up on you. Trying to sell you something.
- They get long claws and they get a stranglehold on you.
- You're not the free and happy guy you used to be.
[...]