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An optimist? I'm anything but that.

5 seconds sound clip from the Monsieur Verdoux movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:59:03 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- What's that?

- A kitten. Poor little thing. I picked it up in the doorway.

- You like cats, huh?

- Not particularly. But it was all wet and cold.

- I don't suppose you have a little milk you could give it?

- On the contrary, I have.

- You see, the prospects are not as gloomy as you think.

- Do I sound that pessimistic?

- You do, but I don't think you are.

- Why?

- To be out on a night like this, you're an optimist.

- An optimist? I'm anything but that.

- Up against it, huh?

- Your faculties of observation are remarkable.

- Indeed.

- Tell me, how long have you been in this predicament?

- Mm, quite a long time.

- How long?

- Three months.

- I don't believe you. An attractive, intelligent girl like you would have done better.

- Thanks.

[...]

Monsieur Verdoux Sound Clip

Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) Poster

Memorable quotes from the movie Monsieur Verdoux (1947), featuring short sound bites and sfx.

Actors: Charlie Chaplin (Monsieur Henri Verdoux), Martha Raye (Annabella Bonheur)

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