I've some important papers in my briefcase, many years of work. Can I take them with me?
7 seconds sound clip from the The High and the Mighty (1954) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:17:17 in the DVD version of the movie.
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- Soon after that, the lights will go out, but Miss Spalding and Mr. Wheeler both have flashlights.
- So, unfasten your seat belts and wait for his call. And keep calm.
- Now, is there anything you don't understand?
- I'm sorry, our radio is extremely busy giving our position and contacting the rescue plane.
- I've some important papers in my briefcase, many years of work. Can I take them with me?
- Not unless you can stuff them in your pockets.
- Come to think about it, the bottom of the sea is the best place for them.
- Now, don't get your hopes up.
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