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Briefly gentlemen, it is this: The sun is gradually drawing our planet into its orbit. Soon, the gravitational pull will be so strong that Krypton will be unable to withstand the strain.

11 seconds sound clip from Superman (1948) - Superman Comes To Earth (Chapter 1).

You can hear this line at 00:04:15.404 in the Blu-ray version of the episode.

Quote context

[...]

- I demand that Jor-El explain his reason for uttering this fantastic prophecy.

- Jor-El is trying to frighten us. Jor-El, your predictions are nonsense, an insult to this distinguished body.

- We're waiting, Jor-El, for you to spin your tale of horror.

- Derision and disbelief are not new to men of science. For centuries they have combated the skepticism you display.

- Give us facts.

- Briefly gentlemen, it is this: The sun is gradually drawing our planet into its orbit. Soon, the gravitational pull will be so strong that Krypton will be unable to withstand the strain.

- When that moment occurs, our world will shatter into millions of fiery fragments. Nothing can survive such a catastrophe.

- Perhaps he is right. We must do something. I believe we should give him the benefit of the doubt. We cannot risk such peril.

- Gentlemen. Gentlemen. Assuming for a moment that what you say is true, how can we avoid this disaster?

- It cannot be avoided. It is a natural evolution of nature. A force even we supermen are powerless to prevent.

- We are powerless?

- Yes. But we can use our great ability elsewhere.

[...]

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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