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And so, by merely pressing a button, the operator can destroy the target even though it's thousands of miles away.

6 seconds sound clip from Superman (1948) - The Reducer Ray (Chapter 3).

You can hear this line at 00:08:09.860 in the Blu-ray version of the episode.

Quote context

[...]

- Will you step over here, Superman?

- Reducer rays are constantly bombarding the earth in large qualities, without any serious effect. But when concentrated in this machine, it becomes the most deadly weapon the world has ever seen.

- How does it work?

- That is, if you're free to say.

- Why, I think it's safe to tell you. Dr. Graham, will you explain, please?

- Certainly.

- Once the exact location of the target is known, it's latitude and longitude are fit into the apparatus by means of a perforated tape, which is concealed inside.

- The machine, from then on, makes its own calculations.

- And so, by merely pressing a button, the operator can destroy the target even though it's thousands of miles away.

- Now you're beginning to understand the terrific force we're dealing with. A force more powerful even than the atomic bomb.

- Have all arrangements for the test been completed, doctor?

- Yes, Mr. Secretary.

- A concrete block house has been built in the Western dessert, miles from any habitation.

- I'd like you to see that test, Superman.

- The location is... here.

- Hm. That's about 2000 miles away. I can be there in 30 seconds.

[...]

Superman (1948) Sound Clip

Superman (1948)

Funny quotes and memorable lines from the 1948 Superman serial, with sound clips and sfx.

Actors: Kirk Alyn (Clark Kent / Superman), Noel Neill (Lois Lane), Tommy Bond (Jimmy Olsen), Carol Forman (Spider Lady), Pierre Watkin (Perry White)

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