- Oh, I know. My pearls.
- A connoisseur can admire pearls without neglecting the wearer.

8 seconds sound clip from the Algiers (1941, Lux Radio Theatre) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:20:26 in the original recording.

Quote context

[...]

- I never doubted you, Gaby.

- And whom did we meet, Inspector?

- We met Pepe le Moko.

- Nice friends you have.

- In business, one cannot choose.

- Inspector, have you seen him since?

- Yes, mademoiselle.

- Uh, did he say anything about me?

- Well, in a way, yes.

- Oh, I know. My pearls.

- A connoisseur can admire pearls without neglecting the wearer.

- Oh, he means if he stole your pearls, he'd steal you with them!

- Oh, he sounds marvelous to me. I'd like to meet him!

- It can easily be arranged, if you wish to visit the Casbah again with a suitable guide...

- I hardly think it necessary...

- Of course! We'd love to go. Tonight, Inspector, if it's convenient.

[...]

Algiers Sound Clip

Algiers PosterAudio quotes from the old-time radio play "Algiers", based on by Henri La Barthe's novel, first aired on July 7, 1941 on CBS's Lux Radio Theatre.

Actors: Charles Boyer (Pepe le Moko), Hedy Lamarr (Gaby), Alan Napier (Inspector Slimane), Bea Benaderet (Ines)

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