- But you played that lullaby perfectly.
- It's a simple melody, Maestro. That's why I played it.
— Erique Claudin (Claude Rains)
7 seconds sound clip from the Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:14:53.836 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- A little song. A lullaby. From Provence, where I was born.
- You played it very well. Perhaps I was wrong.
- No, it was you. What could have been the matter, Claudin? You're an accomplished musician.
- Come, come now. Let me hear you play the opening movement in the third act of Marta.
- It's no use, Maestro. Something has happened to the fingers of my left hand.
- But you played that lullaby perfectly.
- It's a simple melody, Maestro. That's why I played it.
- You were trying to fool me, eh, Claudin?
- Well, perhaps it's only temporary. Perhaps it'll get better.
- I hope so, but in the meantime...
- You know, Claudin, the aim of the Paris Opera is perfection.
- I'm sorry, old fellow. Very sorry. You've been with us a long time, haven't you?
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