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- You see him?
- But of course.
- Then why, Inspector, has there been no effort to make an arrest?

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

You can hear this line at 00:05:59 in the original recording.

Quote context

[...]

- There is not just one Casbah, there are a hundred, a thousand!

- And in that labyrinth Pepe le Moko is at home. And he is safe... as long as he stays there.

- Well, how...? How does this Pepe le Moko conceal himself? Disguise, no doubt.

- You do not know Pepe, Commissioner. He'd laugh at disguise.

- Then why don't you find him, Inspector?

- Ah, that is singularly easy. I see him every day.

- You see him?

- But of course.

- Then why, Inspector, has there been no effort to make an arrest?

- To arrest him in the Casbah would be simple. To get him out... impossible.

- So you do nothing?

- I flatter myself that I do a great deal, in my humble way.

- I learn about Pepe. I know his habits. I study his weaknesses.

- When one cannot use guns, one must work with brains.

- I prefer guns!

[...]

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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