- Wait a minute. Suppose that one of us is the murderer. If we split up into pairs, whichever one of us is left with the killer might get killed.
- Then we would've discovered who the murderer is.
- But the other half of the pair would be dead!
12 seconds sound clip from the Clue (1985) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:44:27.090 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- Well, there's still some confusion as to whether or not there's anybody else in this house.
- There isn't any confusion or there isn't anybody else?
- Just give me a clear answer.
- Certainly. What was the question?
- Is there anybody else in the house?
- No!
- That's what he says, but does he know?
- I suggest we handle this in proper military fashion. We split up and search the house.
- Yes. We have very little time left, so we'll split up into pairs.
- Pairs?
- Yes.
- Then we would've discovered who the murderer is.
- But the other half of the pair would be dead!
- But look what happened to the cook!
- Colonel, are you willing to take that chance?
- None.
- Bon, d'accord. But it's dark upstairs. And I'm frightened of the dark. Will anyone go with me?
- I will.
- I will.
- I suggest we all draw lots for partners.
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