I have a friend, a young man, handsome, well-built, who seems to me to have good prospects.

10 seconds sound clip from the Mr. Topaze (1961) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:41:26 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Headmaster, may I ask your advice?

- Come to my study at midday.

- Pardon me for being so insistent, sir, but I would like to speak to you immediately, for I believe this to be the best moment.

- All right, come!

- Yes, all right, all right, I'm listening.

- I have a friend, a young man, handsome, well-built, who seems to me to have good prospects.

- My friend is in love with a young woman who, for her part, is not indifferent to my friend's charms since she has given him several encouragements.

- Normally, all this should end in marriage, but there is a certain difference in their social standing and finances.

- My friend is a lieutenant, whilst the girl is the daughter of a general.

- And here is my question: If my friend were to make a request to the general, how do you think he'd be received?

[...]

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