And we also know that during the day the vampire must rest in his native soil.

— Abraham Van Helsing (Peter Cushing)

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6 seconds sound clip from the Horror of Dracula (1958) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:58:20.320 in the DVD version of the movie.

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- You see, a great deal is known about the vampire bat, but details of these re-animated bodies of the dead, the undead, as we call them, are so obscure, that many biologists will not believe they exist.

- Of course, you are shocked and bewildered. How can you expect to understand in so short a time?

- But you've read and experienced enough to know that this unholy cult must be wiped out. I hope perhaps that you will help me.

- I'll do anything you say.

- Thank you.

- Of course, we do know certain things. You witnessed one a little while ago.

- And we also know that during the day the vampire must rest in his native soil.

- Now, when I went to Castle Dracula, a hearse came tearing through the gates. In that hearse was a coffin. I believe it contained Dracula and a bed of his own earth.

- To get here, that hearse would have to come via the frontier at Ingstadt. They'll have a record there of where it was going. We need that address.

- Will you come with me to Ingstadt?

- How long will it take? I must let Mina know.

[...]

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