I thought he was a rather kind old fellow until I read of the murder.
3 seconds sound clip from the Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:36:35.461 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- What is it, Raoul? If you don't mind, I'd rather Anatole stay.
- Very well, Christine. You know Erique Claudin?
- I knew him only as a violinist in the orchestra.
- I encountered him a few times in the foyer or on the stage or outside the Opera, but that's all.
- He acted a little strangely, but I assumed he was that way with everybody.
- Strangely? How do you mean, strangely?
- Well... I don't know. He just seemed eccentric, but harmless.
- I thought he was a rather kind old fellow until I read of the murder.
- In his state, he may commit other murders. It's urgent that we capture him as soon as possible.
- But... But what has all this to do with me?
- We found something in his room that connects you with him. No doubt, you can explain.
[...]
