Down Three Dark Streets (1954)
Broderick Crawford: John Ripley
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Quotes
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Kate Martell : This isn't like me to go to pieces like this. It's not knowing when he's going to call again. Every time the phone rings, I jump.
John Ripley : That's the pattern of extortionists, Mrs. Martell. To frighten you to the point you'll do whatever he wants. But we won't let 'em.
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Connie Anderson : I suppose this is about Joe Walpo.
John Ripley : That's right.
Connie Anderson : So why don't you ask the bloodhound who was here yesterday?
John Ripley : He was killed last night.
Connie Anderson : [Connie moves her hand as if clutching her throat] That's tough.
Connie Anderson : [pausing, then, sexily to the detectives] Do you mind if I put something on? I don't like men staring at me before lunch.
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John Ripley : [about the man who attacked Julie Angelino] He weighs about a hundred ninety-five pounds. Stands six-two. He's got a scar on his right cheek and a cauliflowered left ear.
Man Questioned About Matty Pavelich : Yeah, I know the guy. He used to fight for me a couple of years ago. Wouldn't train, so I dropped him.
John Ripley : What's his name?
Man Questioned About Matty Pavelich : You offering a reward?
John Ripley : Nah.
Man Questioned About Matty Pavelich : Too bad. Nothing like a reward to encourage good citizenship.
John Ripley : Thanks for the lesson in civics. What's his name.
Man Questioned About Matty Pavelich : [going to look at his files] Just kiddin'.
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John Ripley : Sometimes you meet some nice people in this business.