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- They wouldn't know me.
- Oh, nonsense. Your novels are very popular here. Aren't they, Sergeant?
- Very popular, sir.
- Very popular.

6 seconds sound clip from the The Third Man (1949) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:11:15.050 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Mr Martins? My name's Crabbin. I represent the CRS of GHQ.

- You do?

- Yes. Cultural Re-education Section.

- Propaganda. Very important in a place like this.

- We do a little show each week. Last week we had Hamlet. The week before we had, something.

- The striptease, sir.

- Yes, the Hindu dancers. Thank you, Sergeant.

- This is the first opportunity we've had of making an American author welcome.

- Welcome?

- Now, I'll tell you what, Mr Martins. On Wednesday night, at our institute, we're having a little lecture on the contemporary novel. Thought perhaps you'd like to speak.

- They wouldn't know me.

- Oh, nonsense. Your novels are very popular here. Aren't they, Sergeant?

- Very popular, sir.

- Very popular.

- Are you staying long?

- How long can one stay here on this stage money?

- Listen, Mr Martins, if you'd agree to be our guest, we'd be delighted to have you.

- Would you?

- As long as you care to stay.

- But he's due to leave tomorrow, sir.

- Excuse me. Have you got a toothache?

- Number 8, Mr Martins.

- Come upstairs a moment.

[...]

The Third Man (1949) Sound Clip

The Third Man (1949) Poster

Revisit the memorable dialogues from the 1949 film noir classic, The Third Man, featuring famous quotes and audio snippets of the best lines.

Actors: Joseph Cotten (Holly Martins), Orson Welles (Harry Lime), Alida Valli (Anna Schmidt), Trevor Howard (Major Calloway)

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