To whom it may concern, I wish to state that Mr. Alfred Kralik leaves my employ of his own accord.

8 seconds sound clip from the The Shop Around the Corner (1940) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:37:37.821 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Well, let me see. You're naturally entitled to a month's pay. That's 200 pengo. That's right, isn't it?

- Yes, sir.

- Will you, please sign this receipt?

- And here, here's a letter which certainly won't handicap you in seeking employment.

- Thank you, sir.

- Well, I guess we might just as well say goodbye.

- Goodbye, Mr. Matuschek.

- Goodbye.

- Well? What happened?

- To whom it may concern, I wish to state that Mr. Alfred Kralik leaves my employ of his own accord.

- Mr. Kralik started with Matuschek and Company nine years ago as an apprentice. Though with diligence, he advanced to the position of clerk.

- For the last five years, he has been our first salesman. We have found him reliable efficient, resourceful. We can recommend him without reserve.

- He carries with him our best wishes for his success in his future career. Hugo Matuschek.

- Kralik, I still can't believe it. There's no reason.

- Listen, the boss doesn't have to give you a reason. That's one of the wonderful things about being boss.

[...]

The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Sound Clip

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Actors: James Stewart (Alfred Kralik), Margaret Sullavan (Klara Novak), Frank Morgan (Hugo Matuschek), William Tracy (Pepi Katona)

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