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It's pretty hard to become acquainted with a man who ruthlessly slaughters helpless prisoners in one mood, and in the next, shows such a tender reverence for the beauty of the moon.

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

You can hear this line at 00:38:55 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- 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.

- It's pretty hard to become acquainted with a man who ruthlessly slaughters helpless prisoners in one mood, and in the next, shows such a tender reverence for the beauty of the moon.

- You have a true missionary spirit.

- Really, there are times when I would like to laugh at you. But there are also times when I find you admirable.

- There are also moments when I... Perhaps I shouldn't speak of it. I might astound you.

- Perhaps you believe us incapable of such moments. Yes, I'm sure you do.

- Have you ever read our poetry, Miss Davis?

[...]

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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