The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Tom Bryan Story (1955)
June Vincent: Betsy Bryan
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [Anthony rings the doorbell of the Bryan home] My name is Michael Anthony. Mr. Bryan?
Tom Bryan : Yes.
Michael Anthony : May I speak with you and
[Indicating]
Michael Anthony : Mrs. Bryan in private?
Tom Bryan : Come in.
[Anthony enters, and Tom asks Myrtle to leave. They have a short conversation, and Myrtle exits]
Tom Bryan : Okay, what are you? Local or federal?
Michael Anthony : I'm afraid I don't understand, sir. I believe and hope I have some very good news for you.
[to Betsy]
Michael Anthony : You are Mrs. Bryan?
Betsy Bryan : Yes.
Michael Anthony : Mr. Bryan, I have some money for you.
Tom Bryan : [Becoming angry] Listen, you, I don't know what your bosses think I know, but I don't know anything.
Michael Anthony : Mr. Bryan, believe me. This gift is from an anonymous donor who has not ever been associated with you in the past.
Tom Bryan : Yeah, well, you tell your anonymous donor that there's no point in his trying to buy my silence because I've got nothing to talk about.
Betsy Bryan : You heard my husband. Why don't you leave?
Michael Anthony : Mrs. Bryan, Mr. Bryan, please accept my word there are no strings attached to this money.
[Displaying the check]
Michael Anthony : It's a cashier's check for a million dollars.
Tom Bryan : [Examining check] A million dollars? Who would give me a million dollars?
Michael Anthony : I can't answer that, sir. All I can say is that the money is yours, free and clear, to do with as you wish,
[Displaying a document he has removed from his briefcase]
Michael Anthony : provided you satisfy one condition.
Tom Bryan : Like what?
Michael Anthony : Just sign this document
[Hands agreement to the Bryans, who read it]
Tom Bryan : There's nothing in this. All I do is pledge myself not to reveal the exact amount of the gift to anyone except to my wife, or discuss with anyone how I got it. If I do, I forfeit what's left. That's all?
Michael Anthony : That is all, Mr. Bryan. Now, if you're ready to sign the agreement.
Tom Bryan : A million dollars.
[Chuckles]
Tom Bryan : One million dollars. Free and clear.
[to Betsy]
Tom Bryan : Betsy, this guy is giving us a million dollars.
Betsy Bryan : It's like a miracle, Tom.
Tom Bryan : Give me that paper!
[Signs]