“Can you imagine the kind of life he must have had?” – Carr Gomm, The Elephant Man ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Elephant Man 1980

Carr Gomm

Can you imagine the kind of life he must have had?

Dr. Frederick Treves

Yes, I think I can.

Carr Gomm

I don't think so. No one could possibly imagine it! I don't believe any of us can!

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