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I wish I could, but I can't.

4 seconds sound clip from the Palooka (1934) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:10:21 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Um, I'll get him for ya!

- Aw, let him have it. I only made one payment. The finance company'll get it anyway.

- As I was sayin'... ain't you listenin', Joe?

- Oh, I've got to get these eggs on the train.

- Eggs! With a right hand punch like you got, sign this contract and you won't never have to look an egg in the face again!

- I wish I could, but I can't.

- Now, listen to me! You can't turn this down! I'm tellin' ya something that's a...

- Why it's heartrending to see a guy like you wastin' his talent with pigs and chickens.

- You're right. I'd sign in a minute, but I got more reasons not to.

- Well, what are they?

- Well, they're my reasons.

- It ain't healthy livin' in the country. Why, look at me. Raised on gasoline fumes and carbon monoxide. The picture of vigorous vitality.

- I've always wanted to be a fighter, but...

- Well, why can't ya be?

- My mom hates anything to do with fightin'.

[...]

Palooka (1934) Sound Clip

Palooka (1934 Poster

Voice quotes from the movie Palooka (1934), in wav/mp3 format.

Actors: Jimmy Durante (Knobby Walsh), Lupe Vélez (Nina Madero), Stuart Erwin (Joe Palooka)

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