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Now, I never used to believe my mother's stories about Americans being the most progressive people. I thought she was boasting because she was born here.

8 seconds sound clip from the When Worlds Collide (1951) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:17:45.365 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Darling, your father will be the first to agree with me.

- The time that's left should be ours... We're entitled to be that selfish when we know what's coming.

- I'd feel better if I talked to dad first. He'll be home the day after tomorrow.

- Doctor Drake?

- Yes.

- There is a call for you. They said it was the hospital.

- Oh, thank you. Excuse me. I'll be right back.

- Now, I never used to believe my mother's stories about Americans being the most progressive people. I thought she was boasting because she was born here.

- But this is proof of progress. They charge for drinks by the inch. Look, Stargazer, arithmetic's your department. Now, how much is seven times two-and-a-half dollars, huh?

- Real progress, $17.50 per bottle.

- Want to tell me something, Stargazer?

- What is it?

- You and the doctor going to get married?

- I don't know.

- Maybe you could tell me where I could find out.

- Why?

- I'd like to stop being just an interested bystander.

- Bronson gets in tomorrow. I'll have to tell him how right he was.

[...]

When Worlds Collide (1951) Sound Clip

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Revisit the sci-fi classic "When Worlds Collide" with our collection of sound clips featuring iconic quotes from the 1951 film.

Actors: Richard Derr (David Randall), Barbara Rush (Joyce Hendron), Peter Hansen (Dr. Tony Drake), John Hoyt (Sydney Stanton), Larry Keating (Dr. Cole Hendron)

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