Recently, a great tidal wave threatened to engulf our capital.
3 seconds sound clip from Superman (1948) - Superman Comes To Earth (Chapter 1).
You can hear this line at 00:03:07.158 in the Blu-ray version of the episode.
Quote context
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- Plumes of fire lit the sky. Molten lava scarred Krypton's surface.
- The fears of Jor-El and Lara were intensified by their concern for the safety of their infant son.
- 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.
- I demand that Jor-El explain his reason for uttering this fantastic prophecy.
[...]
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