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Of course the moon won't stop. You'll have to stop the rotation of the earth, which will put a stop to time. Just till we finish what we're doing.

10 seconds sound clip from the The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1954) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:26:26 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Three o'clock? Oh, good Lord, I must be getting back. I've got to be up at work at eight o'clock.

- But we're only just beginning. Think of all the good we're doing.

- In any case, there's no hurry.

- Remember Joshua stopped the moon in its coarserest time.

- Oh, that's a bit tall, isn't it?

- Why not?

- Of course the moon won't stop. You'll have to stop the rotation of the earth, which will put a stop to time. Just till we finish what we're doing.

- But will it be all right?

- Of course it will. And just think how much better everything will be in the morning.

- Well, if you say so. World, just stop rotating.

(loud wind)

- Oh, dear. I thought something would go wrong.

- Maydig, where are you? There's been an earthquake or something terrible. Maydig! Maydig!

[...]

The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1954) Sound Clip

The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1954)Discover the power of miracles with quotes and sound bites from Alec Guinness' captivating performance in "The Man Who Could Work Miracles". A classic episode of Theatre Royal from 1954, based on the H.G. Wells novel.

Actors: Alec Guinness (Narrator / George Fotheringay)

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