Marvin Miller: Michael Anthony

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters a large open room where he finds Tipton, seated in a high-backed chair. Beside the chair is a small table holding a salver containing two glasses of liquid and a carafe of liquid. Only Tipton's right hand is visible to viewers.]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Motioning to tray]  Care for a drink, Mike?

  Michael Anthony : [Glancing at his wrist watch]  It's a little early in the day, isn't it, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckling]  Oh, it's only water. It's supposed to be from the Fountain of Youth, discovered by Ponce de Leon. Wouldn't you like to be young again, Mike?

  Michael Anthony : [sighing]  Who wouldn't, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Help yourself.

  [Anthony picks up a glass from the tray and takes a couple of gulps] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Well, how do you feel now?

  Michael Anthony : If you'll forgive me, Mr. Tipton, a few seconds older than I felt before I drank it.

  [Returns glass to salver] 

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckling]  Well, never mind, Mike. Maturity has it's many advantages.

  [Hands envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire.

  [Anthony accepts envelope, gives a final glance at the water, turns and leaves] 

• Michael Anthony : [to the viewers]  Bill Franklin was editor and owner of a daily newspaper in a prosperous midwestern town. And he was happily married - at least, he thought so.

• Michael Anthony : [to the viewers]  My name is Michael Anthony. For many years, I was Executive Secretary to the late multibillionaire John Beresford Tipton. Among my duties was the unique job of delivering $1,000,000, which Mr. Tipton frequently gave away, tax-free, to a total stranger. From his fabulous 60,000-acre estate Silverstone, Mr. Tipton carried on his study of human nature. Every subject in his vast storage of knowledge was material for close analysis, and it was always related to the behavior and destiny of man.

• Michael Anthony : [Meeting the Franklins at their front door]  My name is Michael Anthony.

  Claire Franklin : We've been waiting for you.

  Michael Anthony : Waiting for me?

  Claire Franklin : I'm Claire Franklin. Won't you come in, Mr. Anthony?

  [Anthony enters] 

  Michael Anthony : [to Franklin]  Mr. William Franklin?

  Bill Franklin : Yes. I've got nothing to do with this little clambake my wife is steaming up.

  Claire Franklin : Did you bring your copy with you?

  Michael Anthony : I think there must be a misunderstanding. I have something for Mr. Franklin, but it's not a copy. It's the real thing.

  [Opens his briefcase and retrieves a check] 

  Michael Anthony : It's a tax-free gift of $1,000,000.

  Bill Franklin : [Chuckles]  We should hire you to conduct our promotions, Mister...

  Claire Franklin : Anthony.

  Michael Anthony : [Offers the check]  It's yours to do with as you wish.

  [Franklin accepts check] 

  Claire Franklin : Who wants to give us a million dollars?

  Michael Anthony : The donor insists on remaining anonymous.

  Bill Franklin : Yes, but why? A million dollars!

  Claire Franklin : You've seen him? You mean he's real?

  Michael Anthony : [Removes document from his briefcase]  Oh he's real, and so is the condition.

  Bill Franklin : [to his wife]  It's a cashier's check. It's real.

  Michael Anthony : Will you please sign this, promising never to reveal to anyone else the exact amount of this gift or the circumstances under which you received it.

  Bill Franklin : You mean all I have to do to get a million dollars is to sign this?

  [Dumbfounded, to his wife] 

  Bill Franklin : What's my name?

  Claire Franklin : Bill - I think.

  [Franklin signs and Anthony returns the agreement to his briefcase] 

  Claire Franklin : Oh , Mr. Anthony, aren't we ever going to find out who gave us this?

  Michael Anthony : No! If you did, the money would be reclaimed.

  Bill Franklin : Whoever it is, thank him for us.

  Michael Anthony : Good bye, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, and good luck.

  [Prepares to leave] 

  Claire Franklin : Good bye, Mr. Anthony. Thank you very much.

  Michael Anthony : You are more than welcome,

  [Anthony departs] 

  Bill Franklin : [to his wife]  I told you that I'd be a millionaire someday, didn't I? Only I didn't believe it myself.