Madam, it seems strange to me that people should offer such a well-paid position to a man who is incapable of fulfilling it.

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

You can hear this line at 01:01:00 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- He loves cigars. It's very sweet of you.

- Here we are. The cheque for you, my dear Albert.

- 2500 francs.

- It's your commission on the deal and a month's salary in advance.

- What's the matter?

- Madam, it seems strange to me that people should offer such a well-paid position to a man who is incapable of fulfilling it.

- But I've told you...

- You've not told me everything. There's something you're hiding from me, and I know, I think, what it is.

- What are you talking about?

- Madam, I feel that this story of a company is a disguised way of... Well, of offering me charity.

- My dear Topaze, my dear Albert, you are completely mistaken.

[...]

Mr. Topaze (1961) Sound Clip

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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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