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I'm not saying his life is threatened by any serious illness, no. All I'm saying is, madam, that he probably has adenoids or tapeworm or some hereditary illness. Or perhaps all three.

13 seconds sound clip from the Mr. Topaze (1961) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:39:32 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Be careful, it is you who are daydreaming.

- Madam, I speak in the boy's interest, for the eyes of those nearest do not always see everything.

- And what is it that the eyes of those nearest do not see?

- Madam, look closely at your grandson. He has a grubby face, ears which stick out, pale lips and a shifty look.

- Oh!

- Huh!

- I'm not saying his life is threatened by any serious illness, no. All I'm saying is, madam, that he probably has adenoids or tapeworm or some hereditary illness. Or perhaps all three.

- And what he needs is sound medical supervision.

- This is outrageous!

- Dear lady, dear lady...

- If this professional slanderer remains in the school, I shall remove all my grandsons immediately!

- And the Minister shall hear a great deal about Mr Topaze.

[...]

Mr. Topaze (1961) Sound Clip

Mr. Topaze (1961) Poster

Quotes from the movie Mr. Topaze (1961), based on Marcel Pagnol's play, featuring short sound clips with voice, which you can use as ringtones or for sharing them with friends.

Actors: Peter Sellers (Auguste Topaze), Nadia Gray (Suzy), Herbert Lom (Castel Benac), Billie Whitelaw (Ernestine)

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