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We are pleased at this time to inform our listeners that the appointment was ratified today.

9 seconds sound clip from the Bullets or Ballots (1939) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:15:26 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- The killing of one leader cannot stop these broadcasts.

- The March Against Crime will continue.

- Faithful to the memory of one who died in the service of the people.

- The first step had already been taken: a new police commissioner was recommended by the grand jury last week.

- A man with a splendid record, and fine reputation for honesty and integrity.

- We are pleased at this time to inform our listeners that the appointment was ratified today.

- The new police commissioner of this city is Mr. Franklin McLaren.

- Herman, get Mr. Blake on the phone. Circle 0461.

- Yes, ma'am.

- See, that's what I've been meaning to tell you about Mr. Blake.

- Well, what?

- Well, Mr. Blake got fired from the police force this morning.

- Fired? Someone's kidding you!

- No, no. It's true. You ask him.

- This Mr. McLaren started a big shakeup, and he fired a lot of fellas.

[...]

Bullets or Ballots (1939) Sound Clip

Bullets or Ballots (1939)Quotes with sound clips from Bullets or Ballots - Lux Radio Theatre play originally aired on April 17, 1939.

Actors: Edward G. Robinson (Detective Johnny Blake), Mary Astor (Lee Morgan), Humphrey Bogart (Bugs Brenner), Otto Kruger (Al Kruger)

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