The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Louise Benson Story (1959)
Beverly Garland: Louise Benson
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [At Louise's rooming house door] Miss Benson? Miss Louise Benson?
Louise Benson : Yes.
Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. If you have a moment, I have something of extreme importance for you. May I?
Louise Benson : Yes, of course, come in.
[Anthony enters]
Louise Benson : Sorry the place is very untidy.
Michael Anthony : Oh, it's charming, Miss Benson.
[Spots a drawing of a sailor]
Michael Anthony : Oh, very good. Yours?
Louise Benson : [Lightly] Don't tell me you're my dream come true?
Michael Anthony : I beg your pardon?
Louise Benson : You know, the wealthy patron-of-the-arts who discovers a practically unknown artist and buys fame for both of them.
Michael Anthony : I'm afraid not, Miss Benson.
[Opens his briefcase]
Michael Anthony : But with what I have for you, you won't need anyone to play that role.
[Displays check]
Michael Anthony : It's a cashier's check for $1,000,000.
Louise Benson : [Staring at the check] A what?
Michael Anthony : A million dollars, and the tax has already been paid on it.
Louise Benson : [Still staring] It is a cashier's check and it's for a million. Why are you giving me a million dollars?
Michael Anthony : I'm not the donor. I'm merely delivering it for him.
Louise Benson : Who is he?
Michael Anthony : He insists on remaining anonymous.
[Retrieving document from his briefcase]
Michael Anthony : However, there is one condition.
Louise Benson : He insists on remaining anonymous.
[Retrieving document from his briefcase]
Louise Benson : However, there is one condition.
[Suspiciously]
Louise Benson : Oh?
Michael Anthony : You must sign this agreement not to tell anyone, except your husband, if you should marry, the exact amount or how you got it. If you violate this provision, the balance will be reclaimed on behalf of the benefactor.
[Offers pen]
Michael Anthony : Now, if you will just sign here, please.
Michael Anthony : Just sign here, please. That's all I have to do?
Michael Anthony : That's all.
Louise Benson : [Louise signs] Oh, Mr. Anthony, I don't know how to thank you,
[Anthony returns the pledge to his briefcase]
Louise Benson : Can I paint your portrait or give you a cup of coffee?
Michael Anthony : You're very kind. However, I have a plane to catch. But I do thank you very much.