I'd like to, I really would, but the fact is, some friends from out of town, friends of Marion...
8 seconds sound clip from the The Big Knife (1955) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:27:04 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Charles, we request the pleasure of your company at the races this afternoon.
- I don't think I can make it, Stanley.
- I'm ready to bartend, union regulations permitting.
- I'll have a little sparkling water, please, Smiley.
- Don't be an old fossil. You'd enjoy the afternoon, and we'd appreciate your company.
- I'd like to, I really would, but the fact is, some friends from out of town, friends of Marion...
- You know how Charlie is, always giving of himself.
- She's a wonderful girl. I hope for your reconciliation with her as if you both were my own family.
[...]