You know, besides being a very practical thing, a wallet is quite romantic. You see, on one side, he has your last letter on the other side, a picture of you. And when he opens it, there you are. And that's all the music he wants.

— Alfred Kralik (James Stewart)

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

You can hear this line at 01:15:56.453 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Oh, well, that doesn't make any difference.

- Mr. Kralik, you can consider one box definitely sold. Yes. I've just had an inspiration. I'm going to give one of my friend for Christmas.

- Oh, Miss Novak, now, you're taking an awful chance.

- Oh, yes. Why don't you give him a wallet? Oh, I'm sure he'd be crazy about it. Any man would be. A wallet is a very practical thing. And besides, we have those new imported pig skins.

- Oh, no, no, I'm not interested.

- I'd make you a special price.

- No, I'm sorry.

- You know, besides being a very practical thing, a wallet is quite romantic. You see, on one side, he has your last letter on the other side, a picture of you. And when he opens it, there you are. And that's all the music he wants.

- Why, Mr. Kralik, you surprise me. That's very well-expressed. Yes, I must admit, that's very nice.

- No, just the same, I'm gonna give him a cigarette box.

- Well, I guess there isn't much more I can say. Except that I wish you a Merry Christmas. Both of you.

- Oh, thank you, Mr. Kralik.

- Goodnight, Miss Novak.

- Goodnight, Mr. Kralik.

- Yes, Mr. Katona?

- Do you know what time it is?

- A few minutes after 8:00.

- And you're still here?

- Well, I was just...

- Don't contradict me, just listen!

- Yes, Mr. Katona.

- You have to be faster, especially on a day like this. It's Christmas Eve, young man. Am I asking too much?

- No, Mr. Katona.

[...]

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Well, it's difficult to explain a man like him to a man like you. Where you would say, Black, he would say, White. Where you would say, Ugly, he says, Beautiful. And where you say, Old maid, he says... Eyes that sparkle with fire and mystery.

You see, I don't like him. I hate to spend a nickel on him. Still, I must give him a present. So I thought if I have to give him a present at least give him something he won't enjoy.

Now, wait a minute. You are the boss. That's right. But I am not going to be a yes man. No, sir. You know what I'm going to do? I'm going to contradict you. I do like you!

I think it's romantic. -What's romantic about it? -Well, cigarettes and music. I don't know. It makes me think of moonlight and... cigarettes and music.

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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