There were over 400000 divorce cases in this country last year. It's getting as common as the ordinary head cold.

— Patty Benedict (Ilka Chase)

8 seconds sound clip from the The Big Knife (1955) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:09:03 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Why don't you try the May Company?

- They sell a fine percale sheet at a really modest price.

- Tell me, do you and Charlie still use a double bed? Or is that a foolish question, since you're separated now? You are separated, aren't you?

- You sure take the cake for persistence.

- We're all sensible, sophisticated people. There's no use wearing crepe.

- There were over 400000 divorce cases in this country last year. It's getting as common as the ordinary head cold.

- You know, you may be right. However, I find it sad.

- And our personal life is not your affair.

- And you're the child who'll tell me.

- I'm the one in this town who's not afraid to tell you to mind your own business.

- All right, I'm glad we've come to an understanding.

[...]

The Big Knife (1955) Sound Clip

The Big Knife (1955) Poster

Quotes from the movie The Big Knife (1955), based on the 1949 play by Clifford Odets, featuring short sound clips with voice.

Actors: Jack Palance (Charlie Castle), Ida Lupino (Marion Castle), Jean Hagen (Connie Bliss), Rod Steiger (Stanley Shriner Hoff), Shelley Winters (Dixie Evans), Ilka Chase (Patty Benedict)

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