Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the library, where he finds Tipton seated in a high-backed chair at his desk, reading a newspaper. Only Tipton's left arm is visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, what's my name?

  Michael Anthony : [Startled]  Why, John Beresford Tipton.

  John Beresford Tipton : [Puts down newspaper and chuckles]  A good name. Impressive. You know, it's helped get me where I am. Names are important, especially when you haven't got one.

  [Indicates newspaper] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Now here's a man in a hospital in Philadelphia. Has amnesia - suffered a complete loss of memory.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire, Mike.

  Michael Anthony : [Reviewing the name on the envelope]  A Mr. John Smith?

  John Beresford Tipton : A Mr. John Smith.

  [Anthony bows]