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Well, for... That's a fine finish for a great police career, isn't it? Trying to find stolen laundry in the Bronx.

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

You can hear this line at 00:08:05 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- Oh no, this is just a celebration.

- I found out who stole Mrs Blausmeyer's laundry.

- Ah, that must have been something.

- It was.

- You aren't on the level.

- Oh, sure.

- I've been transferred up here now regular.

- Well, for... That's a fine finish for a great police career, isn't it? Trying to find stolen laundry in the Bronx.

- Well, it's better than being pensioned off with the fire horses.

- I'm not kidding myself. I'm no use to them downtown anymore.

- Oh, but with things like this Bryant killing going on, it looks like they need you plenty.

- They ought to have your whole flying squad back in action.

- No, they don't believe in kicking the rats in line anymore. Nowadays you're supposed to kiss them and tuck them in

[...]

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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