I'm sorry, Christine, but in my official capacity, I have had to order Messieurs Amiot and Lecours not to permit you to sing. At least not for the present.

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

You can hear this line at 01:04:29.016 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- I have a plan of my own for apprehending the murderer.

- So you have turned detective, monsieur?

- I have.

- Very well, if it amuses you. But I advise you to confine your hobby to the entertainment of yourself and your friends.

- Now let's not waste words, monsieur.

- I've been assured by Messieurs Amiot and Lecours that as soon as the Opera reopens, Mademoiselle DuBois will sing.

- And I might add that my plan is strictly confidential.

- I'm sorry, Christine, but in my official capacity, I have had to order Messieurs Amiot and Lecours not to permit you to sing. At least not for the present.

- And I am not in the least interested in your plan.

- May I have a word with you alone, Christine?

- That's what I came for. May I speak to you alone, Christine?

- But I'm going out.

- My carriage is outside.

- Well, I'm not going right now. I mean, I'm going later.

- I'll wait.

- Monsieur Villeneuve suggested you might be willing to perform this service in the cause of justice.

- Do you really think this Claudin would be tempted to leave his hiding place and risk his life merely to hear his own concerto?

- Played by Franz Liszt himself? Do you doubt it, Maestro?

[...]

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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