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This book, it was just such a complete surprise to me.

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

You can hear this line at 00:38:58 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- I can't make you out at all now.

- Really? I thought I was easy.

- So did I. But you're not.

- You... You talk so big and tough, and then you write like this.

- Which is which?

- Both, I guess.

- No, I believe you put the toughness on to save your skin.

- Oh, you think so?

- I know a little about that.

- Do you?

- Quite a lot.

(woman shushing)

- Look, let's get out of here.

- This book, it was just such a complete surprise to me.

- Look, let's walk, shall we? It'll be much more fun.

- Take this, would you? Tell Mr. Kittredge we'll meet him at the pool.

- Yes, Miss Tracy.

- The story called 'With the Rich and Mighty,' I think I like it best.

- I got it from a Spanish peasant's proverb: 'With the rich and mighty, always a little patience.' -I like that.

- What's the matter? A little too rough?

- A little. But I'm used to it.

[...]

The Philadelphia Story (1940) Sound Clip

The Philadelphia Story (1940) Poster

Discover the best lines from the classic film "The Philadelphia Story" with our collection of quotes featuring sound bites from the movie.

Actors: James Stewart (Macaulay Connor), Cary Grant (C.K. Dexter Haven), Katharine Hepburn (Tracy Lord), Ruth Hussey (Elizabeth Imbrie), Virginia Weidler (Dinah Lord), Roland Young (Uncle Willie)

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