Well, I certainly don't relish wearing this thing, but pride has come to the rescue.
6 seconds sound clip from the Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:23:13.655 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- And if there ever was a time we definitely needed every ounce of allure, it's tonight.
- If we're going to wreck Lucille Ballard's evening, we've simply got to be a sensation.
- Rose, don't you think I could be a sensation without the corset?
- You're competing with an Eastern girl.
- I'll wager Lucille Ballard doesn't make a move without a corset.
- Well, I certainly don't relish wearing this thing, but pride has come to the rescue.
- For tonight, I'll do anything.
- If we can create a breathtaking effect, it'll be simple to monopolize all the worthwhile men.
- Exactly.
- If you guarantee 8, I can ha... I can handle the rest of them.
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