The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Andrew Sterling Story (1958)
Ernest Truex: Andrew Sterling
Quotes
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Andrew Sterling : [to Helen] Some family, huh? Yours, mine...
Mrs. Helen Hogan : [Helen and Andrew together] ours.
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Michael Anthony : [Anthony knocks on the apartment door of Andrew Sterling, who responds] I'm looking for a Mr. Andrew Sterling.
Andrew Sterling : Oh, I'm Andrew Sterling.
Michael Anthony : Oh, ah, may I come in, please?
Andrew Sterling : Oh, sure, sure, come in.
Michael Anthony : [Entering] My name is Michael Antony.
[Opening his briefcase]
Michael Anthony : I have something for you.
[Presents a check]
Michael Anthony : A cashier's check.
Andrew Sterling : Oh, I already got my pension this month.
Michael Anthony : No, no, this isn't a pension. It's a gift.
Andrew Sterling : Gift? From who?
Michael Anthony : I can't tell you that, Mr. Sterling. Would you look at it, please?
Andrew Sterling : Oh, sure.
[Puts on his eyeglasses]
Andrew Sterling : Funny, it looks like a...
[Stops]
Andrew Sterling : It is! A million dollars... . made out to me! Who would give me a million dollars?
Michael Anthony : Your benefactor must remain anonymous, but I assure you, he has his reasons. It's all yours, and the taxes have already been paid.
[Removing a document from his briefcase]
Michael Anthony : However, there are certain conditions. You must tell no one, except your wife, the exact amount of money you received, or how you received it.
Andrew Sterling : Oh, I've uh... I've been a widower these many years.
Michael Anthony : Then you must tell no one. If you do, you will forfeit whatever remains of the money. Now, if you will just sign this agreement.
Andrew Sterling : Oh, ah, I... I have a son. May I tell him?
Michael Anthony : No, I'm sorry.
Andrew Sterling : Couldn't I just tell him a white lie?
Michael Anthony : I'm afraid I can't advise you. That's your problem.
Andrew Sterling : Well, for a million dollars, I guess I can have a few problems.
[Signs the pledge and returns it to Anthony]
Michael Anthony : Thank you.
Andrew Sterling : Thank you. Saying thanks for a million dollars doesn't seem much, but...
[Grabs Anthony's hand and shakes it vigorously while speaking]
Andrew Sterling : You know what I mean.
Michael Anthony : [Beaming] I know what you mean, Mr. Sterling. The best of luck to you.
[Anthony leaves]