The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Wally Bannister Story (1958)
Jacqueline Mayo: Jeanne Bannister
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [the doorbell rings at the Bannister home. Wally responds] Mr. Wally Bannister?
Wally Bannister : Yeah.
Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony.
[Anthony stops as he notices Jeanne Bannister]
Michael Anthony : Mrs. Bannister?
Jeanne Bannister : Yes.
Michael Anthony : [Opening his briefcase] I've brought you a check.
Wally Bannister : Look, Mr. Anthony, I've already told other newspapers that I'm not interested in telling them the story of a jury holdout.
Michael Anthony : This has nothing to do with newspapers or juries, Mr. Bannister.
[Holding up a check]
Michael Anthony : This is a cashier's check for one million dollars - a gift to you, tax-free.
Jeanne Bannister : [Looking at the check] A million dollars?
Michael Anthony : Look at it, Mr. Bannister. It's a real check.
Jeanne Bannister : It looks real.
Wally Bannister : [Holding check] I've never seen a check for a million dollars before.
Michael Anthony : [Bemused] Very few people have. But this one is yours, a gift from an anonymous benefactor, and there are no strings attached.
Jeanne Bannister : Wally.
Wally Bannister : [Reading the check] Wallace Charles Bannister. Well, almost nobody knows my middle name.
Michael Anthony : Well, the bank will know it when you present it to them.
[Producing a document from his briefcase]
Michael Anthony : This is all you have to sign.
Wally Bannister : I thought you said there were no strings.
Michael Anthony : You and your wife must promise not to tell anyone the exact amount you have received and the circumstances under which you have received it. Uh, sign here, please.
[Wally signs]
Michael Anthony : If you do tell anyone else, the money will be reclaimed by the donor.
[Retrieves the signed pledge]
Michael Anthony : Thank you.
Jeanne Bannister : I can't believe it. I can't believe it.
Wally Bannister : Well, it's true. It's a cashier's check.
Michael Anthony : The best of luck to both of you.
[Anthony departs]