Import video without subtitles

I have some .m4v files that I need to edit in iMovie. They have a optional subtitle track when playing in Quicktime. When I import them into iMovie, the subtitles are displayed. Can someone please tell me how to turn them off? I don't want to see the subtitle track in the imported movies I'm editing.

What happens if you turn off the subtitle track in QuickTime then try to Export from the File Menu? Choose the largest size available from the drop down list that appears in the Export Dialog box. It may be enough to turn off the sub-title track if is saved with it not being displayed perhaps? It's something to try I guess.

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