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Gentlemen. I cannot stress enough the urgency of the task before us.

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

You can hear this line at 00:03:27.691 in the Blu-ray version of the episode.

Quote context

[...]

- Yielding to Jor-El's urgent demands, Ro-Zon, leader of the council, summoned his colleagues in emergency session.

- Members of the council, we're all well-aware of the phenomena that Krypton has been experiencing the past few weeks.

- Recently, a great tidal wave threatened to engulf our capital.

- Now, quakes and eruptions of mysterious origin are occurring with increasing frequency.

- Our distinguished scientist Jor-El has brought me an alarming report. I refer him to you.

- Gentlemen. I cannot stress enough the urgency of the task before us.

- Krypton is doomed. Even as we discuss this holocaust our days, perhaps even our hours, are numbered. I urge you to heed my warning.

- 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.

[...]

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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