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The Milkmaid's Lot 

TV-MA | | Crime, Drama, History | Episode aired 11 November 2012
Season 3 | Episode 9
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Nucky is still feeling the effects of the bomb concussion as Rothstein and other allies withdraw their support while Margaret and Owen come to an understanding.

Director:

Ed Bianchi

Writers:

Terence Winter (created by), Rolin Jones | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Buscemi ... Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson
Kelly Macdonald ... Margaret Thompson
Michael Shannon ... Nelson Van Alden (credit only)
Shea Whigham ... Elias 'Eli' Thompson
Michael Stuhlbarg ... Arnold Rothstein
Stephen Graham ... Al Capone (credit only)
Vincent Piazza ... Lucky Luciano
Michael Kenneth Williams ... Chalky White
Anthony Laciura ... Eddie Kessler
Paul Sparks ... Mickey Doyle
Jack Huston ... Richard Harrow
Charlie Cox ... Owen Sleater
Bobby Cannavale ... Gyp Rosetti
Gretchen Mol ... Gillian Darmody
Julianne Nicholson ... Esther Randolph
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Storyline

Nucky is reeling from a concussion, recovering in a suite at the Ritz Carlton. Nucky wants to enlist partners in a war against Joe Masseria and Gyp Rosetti, but can Nucky hold it together for a meeting with these potential allies - and how will they react? Margaret manages a birthday party for Emily as her affair with Owen takes a serious turn. Richard asks Gillian for a night off from babysitting to meet Julia at a Veterans' Hall dance. Esther Randolph oversees the arrest of George Remus. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Plot Keywords:

fainting man | concussion | birthday party | arrest | rear entry sex | See All (52) »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | History

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Trivia

The title "The Milkmaid's Lot" refers to a quote attributed to Queen Elizabeth I while she was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Supposedly, the queen looked down from the Tower one morning, saw a young milkmaid singing to herself as she cheerfully went about her chores, and remarked, "That milkmaid's lot (in life) is better than mine." As such, the title also refers to Margaret, the "queen" of Nucky's empire: while she has a position of power and privilege, she feels trapped and longs for a simpler life. See more »

Goofs

Gyp Rosetti's car appears to be a 1925-26 Packard 326, third series six Raggtop Runabout. When he arrives to talk to Deputy Ramsey it's raining outside. Vinyl windows are shown on the Raggtop - this was not an option. Clear vinyl windows didn't show up until roughly 1950. See more »

Quotes

Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson: No matter what you think of me, there's no walking away. It doesn't work like that. I do it to them, or they do it to me. That's all there is.
Margaret Thompson: Those men in your office?
Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson: Either they're with me and we go to war, or they'll smile, shake my hand, and walk away. And I'll be alone. And that's as good as dead.
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Soundtracks

Nobody's Sweetheart
(uncredited)
Music by Billy Meyers and Elmer Schoebel
Lyrics by Gus Kahn and Ernie Erdman
Performed by Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks (as Vince Giordano's Nighthawks)
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 2012 (USA) See more »

Filming Locations:

Steiner Studios - 15 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Closest to the Hole Productions, Cold Front Productions, Home Box Office (HBO) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16 : 9
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