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In my province, this is called a Cherry Blossom moon. It's a time when young and old, rich and poor, sick and sound, pay their homage to the god of love.

13 seconds sound clip from the The Bitter Tea of General Yen movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:37:51 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- Well?

- I often envy the common soldier. His wants are so few.

- Even a common soldier would have knocked.

- I did. I almost broke the door down, but you didn't hear me.

- You were evidently absorbed in the sublime effects of the spring upon my people.

- What do you want?

- In my province, this is called a Cherry Blossom moon. It's a time when young and old, rich and poor, sick and sound, pay their homage to the god of love.

- You think you can wear me down, don't you? But you can't. Do you hear me? You can't.

- Please let me go. I can't stand this any longer. Please send me back to my friends.

- But I have told you. The country is in state of war. If anything should happen to you, I have to answer to Dr. Strike.

- How long will it be?

- I don't know. Maybe a week. Maybe a month. Maybe even longer.

- But I will do everything I can to make your visit pleasant, if you would only relax and let me improve our acquaintance.

[...]

The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) Sound Clip

The Bitter Tea of General Yen Poster

Quotes from "The Bitter Tea of General Yen" (1933 film, directed by Frank Capra), featuring short sound clips with voice.

Actors: Barbara Stanwyck (Megan Davis), Nils Asther (General Yen), Walter Connolly (Jones)

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