A man of your age might win a young girl like Christine DuBois if he happened to be the director of an Opera company, but a poor violinist...

6 seconds sound clip from the Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:21:27.980 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- I was dismissed from the orchestra last night.

- Oh. Then you will have to withdraw your support from Mademoiselle DuBois?

- Only for a little while, just until I can secure another position.

- I had hoped that you would continue to instruct mademoiselle.

- Claudin, if you don't mind me saying so, you are a fool.

- A man of your age might win a young girl like Christine DuBois if he happened to be the director of an Opera company, but a poor violinist...

- Signor. We agreed never to discuss my motives.

- Please. Won't you continue to work with her?

- Why should I?

- Why should I assume your burden after you spent all your money on her?

- The girl means nothing to me.

- But her career means more to me than anything else. I would never let you lose anything on her account.

- I'm sorry, Claudin. Really sorry. If I had the time... But my expenses are great, and you must remember that many who can pay are waiting to study with me.

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Phantom of the Opera (1943) Sound Clip

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Listen to short quotes from Phantom of the Opera (1943), featuring audio clips of the best lines and SFX.

Actors: Claude Rains (Erique Claudin), Nelson Eddy (Anatole Garron), Susanna Foster (Christine DuBois), Edgar Barrier (Raoul Dubert), Fritz Feld (Lecours)

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