Why, yes. At one time we were great friends. It's been a long time since I've seen him. Why do you ask?

5 seconds sound clip from the The Picture of Dorian Gray movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:24:40.676 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- I'm going to my country place at Selby tomorrow. I've persuaded Gladys to join me there with some friends on Thursday.

- Good.

- Others are coming for the pheasant shooting. We'd be delighted if you'd join us.

- Oh, I'm afraid I can't get away. But I'm glad you're going. The diversion will do you good.

- Thank you, Sir Robert. You've been very kind.

- Not at all.

- Mr. Gray? Are you acquainted with a young man named Allen Campbell?

- Why, yes. At one time we were great friends. It's been a long time since I've seen him. Why do you ask?

- I've just received a very tragic notice.

- This morning, Allen Campbell died by his own hand.

- Why on earth should Allen Campbell...?

- Why, indeed. I thought you might give me a clue.

- He had everything to live for. He was just beginning to achieve a name for himself in science.

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