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Now, we know from scientific observation that your planet has discovered a rudimentary kind of atomic energy.

8 seconds sound clip from the The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:25:10 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- You have faith, Professor.

- Faith and, uh... Uh, curiosity.

- Do sit down. I have several thousand questions to ask you.

- I would like to explain my mission here.

- That is my first question.

- It was my hope to discuss this officially with all the nations of the world. I was not allowed the opportunity.

- Now, we know from scientific observation that your planet has discovered a rudimentary kind of atomic energy.

- We also know that you're experimenting with rockets.

- Yes... that is true.

- What exactly is the nature of your mission?

- To warn you that your planet faces danger.

- What I have to say must be said to all concerned. I come to you as a last resort.

- Must I take drastic action in order to get a hearing?

- What sort of action do you mean?

- Violent action?

- Perhaps leveling the island of Manhattan... or toppling the Rock of Gibraltar into the sea? Well?

[...]

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954) Sound Clip

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954)Relive the nostalgia of old-time radio with sound bites from Lux Radio Theater's "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Classic sci-fi, vintage sound & dialogue.

Actors: Michael Rennie (Klaatu), Jean Peters (Helen Benson), Paul Frees (Narrator), Lamont Johnson (Tom), Herb Butterfield (Professor Barnhardt), Tudor Owen (Mr. Harley), Billy Gray (Bobby), Edith Evanson (Mrs. Crockett)

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