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The ghost of Ulysses has haunted this house long enough. It needs a living man to rule it, to drive this pack of suitors out, to give you back your life, Penelope.

12 seconds sound clip from the Ulysses (1954) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:25:28.125 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- But I have not come to waste your fortune like the others have done, or to live under your roof like a parasite.

- I have not crossed the sea merely to gaze into your eyes, Penelope.

- I have come to fulfill your destiny.

- How dare you speak like that?

- Because I of all the others understand your loneliness.

- You were widowed almost before you were a wife.

- The ghost of Ulysses has haunted this house long enough. It needs a living man to rule it, to drive this pack of suitors out, to give you back your life, Penelope.

- Please, no more. You may remain as a guest, if that is what you wish.

- I did not come to find a roof. The sky is roof enough for me.

- I have come to hear you appoint the day that will end these long hours of waiting.

- I have come to end your loneliness, Penelope.

- Allow me one more day to think it over.

[...]

Ulysses (1954) Sound Clip

Ulysses (1954) Poster

Voice quotes from the 1954 movie Ulysses, based on Homer's epic poem Odyssey, in WAV and MP3 formats.

Actors: Kirk Douglas (Ulysses), Silvana Mangano (Penelope / Circe), Anthony Quinn (Antinous)

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