The gentleman's present condition is purely the result of an accident. The gentleman's hotel burned down during the night. The gentleman rushed from the burning building in the altogether.
15 seconds sound clip from the Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:12:58 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Oh, something something similar to what he's wearing?
- Similar to... What is this, a second-hand store?
- You see, he got these clothes under the most peculiar circumstances. You see, he...
- Wait, wait, wait! What is all this?
- The gentleman was forced to accept the loan of garments from onlookers.
- Now I understand the gentleman's ridiculous appearance!
- Well, you you ain't no geranium yourself.
- Would you be kind enough to show us something in morning coats?
[...]