There were over 400000 divorce cases in this country last year. It's getting as common as the ordinary head cold.

— Patty Benedict (Ilka Chase)

8 seconds sound clip from the The Big Knife (1955) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:09:03 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Why don't you try the May Company?

- They sell a fine percale sheet at a really modest price.

- Tell me, do you and Charlie still use a double bed? Or is that a foolish question, since you're separated now? You are separated, aren't you?

- You sure take the cake for persistence.

- We're all sensible, sophisticated people. There's no use wearing crepe.

- There were over 400000 divorce cases in this country last year. It's getting as common as the ordinary head cold.

- You know, you may be right. However, I find it sad.

- And our personal life is not your affair.

- And you're the child who'll tell me.

- I'm the one in this town who's not afraid to tell you to mind your own business.

[...]