“I told you to go away, Martins. This isn't Santa Fe. I'm not a...” – Calloway, The Third Man ... Movie Quotes Database

Calloway

I told you to go away, Martins. This isn't Santa Fe. I'm not a sheriff and you aren't a cowboy. You've been blundering around with the worst bunch of racketeers in Vienna, your precious Harry's friends, and now you're wanted for murder.

Martins

Put down drunk and disorderly too.

Calloway

I have. What’s the matter with your hand?

Martins

Parrot bit me.

Calloway

Oh, stop behaving like a fool, Martins.

Martins

I’m only a little fool. I’m an amateur at it. You’re a professional. You’ve been shaking your cap and bells all over town.

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Martins Joseph Cotten More Martins quotes →

Calloway Trevor Howard More Calloway quotes →

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