It could've been wonderful, but it didn't work out. What a pity it didn't work out.
5 seconds sound clip from the Criss Cross (1949) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:25:24.291 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Well, I'll know better next time.
- I'm sorry. I can't be like you. I'm not like you. I wasn't born that way.
- I guess you're right. I am different. I never wanted the money. I just wanted you.
- It could've been wonderful, but it didn't work out. What a pity it didn't work out.
- I'm sorry. I can't help it. I'm sorry.
- I figured you'd bribe Nelson to take you to Anna.
- You always wanted her, didn't you, Thompson? You really loved her.
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