I thought it would save a lot of explanation by letter. A difficult thing at the best of times.
6 seconds sound clip from the The Curse of Frankenstein movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:08:27.553 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- That's quite ridiculous. I had a letter...
- He's been dead for 10 years.
- It was I who advertised for a tutor. It was I who wrote to you.
- You're the Baron then, are you?
- And have been since I was 5 years old.
- And you want a tutor for your son?
- I thought it would save a lot of explanation by letter. A difficult thing at the best of times.
- I fail to see that the disclosure of the facts can make any difference.
- You were to be engaged as my tutor, subject to the Baron's approval.
- You will take up the position. You will be paid as arranged.
- By whom?
- By the Baron. I'm quite rich.
- Now, do you still want the position?
- I should be honored, Herr Baron.
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