- But for three years, he hasn't even acknowledged that he has a son. Now he starts asking for me. How do you explain it, Doctor?
- Frankly, at the moment, I can't.

— John Banning (Peter Cushing)

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9 seconds sound clip from the The Mummy (1959) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:15:08.583 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- For this desecration, you will be avenged.

- Those unbelievers who disturb the rest of your handmaiden, the princess Ananka, shall suffer for their blasphemy.

- Though it takes me years of earthly time, I shall re-enter the tomb and find the instrument of your revenge, as ordained by your servants 4000 years ago.

- This I swear.

- Yes, completely unexpected. It happened this morning, when they went to wake him. He asked for you straight away.

- But for three years, he hasn't even acknowledged that he has a son. Now he starts asking for me. How do you explain it, Doctor?

- Frankly, at the moment, I can't.

- I had the thought that his condition was permanent. As you know, I believe that he suffered a physical stroke to the brain. Should be incurable.

- Could this mean that he's going to get better?

- I don't know, Mrs Banning. His condition could be purely temporary.

- May I see him?

- Of course. I would suggest alone.

- I'll wait for you here.

- All right.

[...]

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