The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Rita Hanley Story (1956)
Karen Steele: Rita Hanley
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [Anthony knocks at the door of Rita Hanley, who responds] Mrs. Rita Louise Hanley?
Rita Louise Hanley : Yes.
Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. May I come in? My business will only take a minute and is very important.
Rita Louise Hanley : All right, come in.
Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters and notices several pieces of luggage near the door] Taking a holiday?
Rita Louise Hanley : No, I just finished one. I'm going back to the city, where I belong.
Michael Anthony : [Opening his briefcase and removing two items] Perhaps what I have to tell you will make you change your mind. My employer has authorized me to give you
[hands Rita a check]
Michael Anthony : this cashier's check for $1,000,000, tax-free.
Rita Louise Hanley : But I don't understand. One million dollars?
Michael Anthony : [Presenting a document] As soon as you sign this agreement, pledging that you will tell no one, except your husband, that you have a million dollars or where your sudden wealth came from.
Rita Louise Hanley : [Examining the check] One million dollars!
Michael Anthony : If you do reveal the existence of this gift, whatever money is left will be reclaimed on behalf of the donor.
Rita Louise Hanley : Well, I... ! don't know what to say.
Michael Anthony : Few people do.
[Rita signs the promise and returns it to Anthony]
Michael Anthony : Good day, Mrs. Hanley.