Yes, very effective. Very effective indeed. The element of surprise. Of course, I knew it was going to happen all the time. But nevertheless, the element of surprise.

— Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers)

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8 seconds sound clip from the The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:31:48.832 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

(Plane landing)

- Inspector!

- Very interesting museum you have here.

- Inspector...

- Please, tell me nothing. I prefer to investigate the scene of the crime spontaneously. That way it gives my trained instincts full rein, you know?

- But our security measures...

- I'm sure your security measures are very good. But, obviously, not good enough.

- Yes, very effective. Very effective indeed. The element of surprise. Of course, I knew it was going to happen all the time. But nevertheless, the element of surprise.

- Oh, how very kind of you to welcome me.

- Is there any way of getting in and out of this place without this happening all the time?

- Deactivate. Deactivate the door.

- Yes. Oh.

[...]

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