And by filling them full of fairy tales, they grow up considering life a fantasy instead of a reality. They keep waiting for Prince Charming to come along. And when he does, he turns out to be a...

— (Maureen O’Hara)

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12 seconds sound clip from the Miracle on 34th Street (1947) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:21:57 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Now, you're making me feel like the proverbial stepmother.

- I'm sorry, but it's just that I couldn't see any harm in just saying hello to the old fella.

- But I think there is harm.

- I tell her Santa Claus is a myth, and you bring her down here, she sees hundreds of gullible children, meets a very convincing old man with real whiskers.

- This sets up a very harmful mental conflict within her. What is she going to think? Whom is she going to believe?

- And by filling them full of fairy tales, they grow up considering life a fantasy instead of a reality. They keep waiting for Prince Charming to come along. And when he does, he turns out to be a...

- We were talking about Susie, not about you.

- Well, whether you agree or not, I must ask you to respect my wishes regarding Susan.

- She's my responsibility, and I must bring her up as I see fit.

- Okay.

- Say Thank you, Santy Claus.

- Thank you.

- Bye. Merry Christmas!

[...]

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Famous lines and quotes from "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947 film), featuring short sound clips with voice and sfx.

Actors: Maureen O'Hara (Doris Walker), John Payne (Fred Gailey), Edmund Gwenn (Kris Kringle), Natalie Wood (Susan Walker), William Frawley (Charlie Halloran)

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