Memorable quotes for
Murder Over New York (1940) More at IMDbPro »

Charlie Chan: One man with gun have more authority than whole army without ammunition.

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Jimmy Chan: I'll never go on a case like this again without a gat.

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Hugh Drake: ...it's like finding a needle in a haystack.
Charlie Chan: Needle can be found when correct thread located.

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Charlie Chan: [to Drake] British tenacity with Chinese patience like royal flush in poker game - unbeatable.

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Charlie Chan: Coincidence like ancient egg - leave unpleasant odor.

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Charlie Chan: Number Two Son very promising detective... promise very much, produce very little.

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Butler: [Frightened during police interrogation] Yes, sir, but I don't know nuthin'. I don't know nuthin' about nuthin', sir. I's completely in the dark.
Charlie Chan: [Sarcastically] Condition appear contagious.

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Jimmy Chan: Say, Pop, what d'ya think about this?
Charlie Chan: Like dog chasing his own tail - getting no place.

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Insp. Vance: Looks like the kid's right again, Charlie.
Jimmy Chan: [Excitedly] See, it's the easiest nut I ever cracked!
Charlie Chan: Easy nut to crack often empty.

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Charlie Chan: Happy situation never see light of day if truth kept in dark.

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Insp. Vance: [Exasperated at the size of the lineup] I never knew there were so many Hindus in New York!

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Charlie Chan: [to Patricia] Eye easily deceived. Same leopard can hide behind different spots.

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Jimmy Chan: Come on, Pop. Let's get goin'!
Charlie Chan: Number Two get going to bed.
Jimmy Chan: Oh, but I'm not tired.
Charlie Chan: Fresh weed better than wilted rose.

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Charlie Chan: [to Jimmy] Will inform mother that aid from Number Two Son like interest on mortgage - impossible to escape.

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