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- Perhaps a little demonstration.
- Something dramatic, but not destructive. It's quite an interesting problem.

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

You can hear this line at 00:26:39 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- What is the alternative?

- There is no alternative, Professor. In such a case, the planet Earth would have to be eliminated.

- Such power exists?

- I assure you, such power exists.

- The scientists who are attending these meetings have come here from all over the world.

- This power you speak of... They must be made to realize that it exists.

- Now, you mentioned a demonstration of force, something that would affect the entire planet?

- That can be arranged.

- Perhaps a little demonstration.

- Something dramatic, but not destructive. It's quite an interesting problem.

- Would tomorrow be all right?

- If you say so.

- Say about noon?

- Then tomorrow at noon? Good.

- Going out tonight, Mrs. Benson?

- Oh! Oh, it's you, Mr. Carpenter.

- I'm afraid I startled you.

- Yes, I am going out. Mr. Stevens is calling for me.

[...]

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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