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The ethna bromide induces asphyxia, but in order to delay the erodent action of the exnide, C2HC was added.

12 seconds sound clip from the Monsieur Verdoux movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:54:57 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Do you remember some time ago discussing a humane method of doing away with dumb animals?

- Very distinctly.

- A lethal formula for veterinary work? No pain. No convulsions. Absolutely tasteless.

- The creature drinks it and in about an hour curls up into a comfortable sleep and dies.

- Ah, what a memory you have.

- You were experimenting with three elements, as I remember: exnide, ethna bromide, and something else.

- Yes. That was very interesting, pharmaceutically.

- The ethna bromide induces asphyxia, but in order to delay the erodent action of the exnide, C2HC was added.

- C2HC, huh?

- A freezing agent.

- The results are interesting.

- When swallowed, tissue changes are gradual. In about an hour, the action of the exnide takes place. Its effect is like heart disease. A systolic cramp, and poof!

- What have you done about it?

- Nothing.

- The State Medical Department banned it.

- Why?

- Too dangerous for public use.

[...]

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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