One Hour with You (1932)
André Cheron: Le commissaire de police
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[first lines]
Le commissaire de police : Now listen, men. Spring is here and spring is a dangerous time of the year, especially in Paris. The wanderlust is in the air. Travelers are coming here from everywhere - from Cincinnati and Singapore. Now, what do they come for?
Parisian Policemen : We know!
Le commissaire de police : That's right! Chicago packers don't come here for a plate of cold cuts. Big planters don't come from Brazil - just for nuts. From Norway and Sweden, they don't come here to fish. But whether they come from Amsterdam or Birmingham or Siam - we let them do whatever they wish. We let them play in any way - as long as they're willing to pay.
Parisian Policemen : That's okay!
Le commissaire de police : But spring is here. And after dark, our cafés are empty. But every park has standing room only every night. Now that's wrong.
Parisian Policemen : That's right!