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But we're making tea, and when making tea, always bring the pot to the kettle and never bring the kettle to the pot.

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8 seconds sound clip from the Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:53:08 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- It's hot.

- May I be of any assistance?

- Oh, no. Men are so helpless in the kitchen.

- Oh, no. Always bring the pot to the kettle. Never bring the kettle to the pot.

- Listen, Colonel, I've been making tea for longer than I can remember and...

- Don't let's get into difficulties about this. But you must listen to an Englishman about tea. If it were coffee, I should be your pupil.

- But we're making tea, and when making tea, always bring the pot to the kettle and never bring the kettle to the pot.

- Oh, Colonel, your knowledge is surprising.

- I don't see why you should say surprising. The best cooks have always been men. I myself have pronounced views as to the preparation and serving of food.

- Have you? Well, do you know something nice that will go with tea?

- Yes, yes. The ingredients are quite simple too. Have you a little flour?

- Oh, would you, Colonel?

- Rather.

[...]

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Quotes from the movie Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), featuring voice audio clips.

Actors: Charles Laughton (Ruggles), ZaSu Pitts (Mrs. Judson)

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