Oh, a fire don't need nothing behind it. Fire has a way of moving on its own. Here's how.
7 seconds sound clip from the The Westerner (1940) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:22:08 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Langtry, that's the name of this town, a great town after a great woman.
- I said I wanted to talk to you, Judge.
- Sure.
- It's a great day. I tell you, it's the greatest day in the history of Texas.
- Yeah.
- Yep.
- Oh, a fire don't need nothing behind it. Fire has a way of moving on its own. Here's how.
- Before I drink with you, Judge, I want to know you had nothing to do with it.
- Me? Why, how can you say a thing like that?
- Didn't I round up all them cattle for you?
- Wasn't I right here in the saloon when the fire broke out? Didn't... Well, I was.
- And what's more, I ain't got no idea who done it.
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