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Where grief became gladness, where sorrow became the mewing of tiny kittens, and splash of precious duck babies at play.

18 seconds sound clip from the The Loved One (1965) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:28:23 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- And now I want you to hear something.

- I want you to hear the blessed reverend himself speak the words of the creed. This is the actual voice of the blessed reverend himself.

- I did awake, and a dream came unto me. And, lo, I beheld a life of eternal happiness...

- Excuse me, sir! Sir, where could I find information about the... burials?

- Prices on inquiry at the administration office. Drive on up the road.

- Where grief became gladness, where sorrow became the mewing of tiny kittens, and splash of precious duck babies at play.

- And a voice came unto me and said: 'Go forth and realize your dream.'

- And so did I obey and build for all eternity this Whispering Glades.

- Stranger, enter these gates and be happy.

- May I help you, sir?

- Yes. I came to arrange about a funeral.

- Is the funeral for yourself?

- I beg your pardon? No.

- I thought you might have come for pre-need counseling. Many of our friends like to plan ahead.

- Was your loved one a relative?

- Yes. He was my uncle.

[...]

The Loved One (1965) Sound Clip

The Loved One (1965) poster

Hear memorable quotes from "The Loved One" in this collection of sound bites from the black comedy film based on Evelyn Waugh's novel.

Actors: Robert Morse (Dennis Barlow), Anjanette Comer (Aimée Thanatogenos), Jonathan Winters (Harry and Wilbur Glenworthy), Rod Steiger (Mr. Joyboy), John Gielgud (Sir Francis Hinsley), Lionel Stander (The Guru Brahmin)

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