I know it all seems a bit much, but how else was I going to meet you? I knew you'd never accept an invitation to tea.

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10 seconds sound clip from the Superman (1978) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 02:18:06 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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(High pitched noise)

- This is Lex Luthor. Only one thing alive with less than four legs can hear this frequency, Superman, and that's you.

- In approximately five minutes, a poison gas pellet containing propane-lithium compound will be released through air ducts in the city, effectively annihilating half the population of Metropolis.

- I was a reporter before most of my friends were copy boys.

- That's I want you to do, boy. Get Lois to introduce you to Superman. Find out who he is. What's he like? Where'd he get that blue suit? Did he have it made? Is it silk? Is it plastic?

- I know it all seems a bit much, but how else was I going to meet you? I knew you'd never accept an invitation to tea.

- But a disaster, with people in danger, people who need help... well, I just knew you couldn't resist the chance to sort of pitch in. Know what I mean?

- It's Superman.

- Look. Oh, my God!

- There's a strong streak of good in you, Superman, but then, nobody's perfect. Almost nobody.

- Oh, Superman.

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Superman (1978) Sound Clip

Sound clips of funny quotes, famous lines and sfx from Superman: The Movie (1978), in wav and mp3 format, which can be used as ringtones.

Actors: Marlon Brando (Jor El), Christopher Reeve (Clark Kent Superman), Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor), Margot Kidder (Lois Lane), Jackie Cooper (Perry White), Glenn Ford (Jonathan Kent), Ned Beatty (Otis)

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