You see, madame, they are after a certain Pepe le Moko, a jewel thief. They have been trying to catch him for two years.
10 seconds sound clip from the Algiers (1941, Lux Radio Theatre) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:12:29 in the original recording.
Quote context
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- Evening, Aicha. We will just wait in here for a moment, if you do not mind.
- Make yourself comfortable, monsieur.
- What is this all about? What's happening out there?
- Oh, it's nothing, madame. You know how the police are. They like to keep everything in an uproar.
- A very profound observation.
- Two years? The police must be rather stupid.
- As one of them, I consider that a triumph of understatement.
- I have that doubtful honor. Inspector Slimane is my name.
- And this Pepe le Moko... how does he manage to keep out of your way so successfully?
- Oh, he is clever. A good head.
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Actors: Charles Boyer (Pepe le Moko), Hedy Lamarr (Gaby), Alan Napier (Inspector Slimane), Bea Benaderet (Ines)
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