I thought it was for life, but the nice judge gave me a full pardon.

Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn)

6 seconds sound clip from the The Philadelphia Story movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:34:24 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- It's almost impossible to repay that debt.

- But you'll manage, eh, Red?

- They grew up together, you know.

- How nice.

- You don't look old enough to get married. Not even the first time. But then, you never did.

- She needs trouble to mature her. Give her lots of it.

- I'm afraid she can't count on me for that.

- No? Well, that's too bad.

- Sometimes, for your own sake, Red, I think you should have stuck to me longer.

- I thought it was for life, but the nice judge gave me a full pardon.

- Ah, that's the old redhead. No bitterness, no recrimination. Just a good, swift left to the jaw.

(vintage camera shutter) (3)

- They grew up together.

- Luncheon is served, madam.

- Oh, thank you, Edward.

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