The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Michael Holm Story (1958)
Gene Lyons: Michael Holm
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [Michael Anthony enters the office of Michael Holm just as social worker Judy Carroll is departing] Mr. Michael Holm?
Michael Holm : Yes.
Michael Anthony : May I speak to you a moment?
[Holm indicates yes]
Michael Anthony : I have something for you.
Michael Holm : Does your neighbor's dog bark?
Michael Anthony : My neighbor?
Michael Holm : I'm sorry. What can I do for you?
Michael Anthony : I came here to give you this.
[Anthony hands over a check to Holm]
Michael Anthony : .
Michael Holm : [Without looking at the check] What is this? A... a... a summons from my neighbor?
Michael Anthony : It's a cashier's check.
Michael Holm : [Examines check and laughs] Yeah, it looks real.
Michael Anthony : Oh, it is. It's for a million dollars.
Michael Holm : No. You must be kidding. I mean, nobody writes out checks for a million dollars.
Michael Anthony : Your benefactor, who must remain anonymous, does. It's all yours, tax-free,
[Anthony produces a document]
Michael Anthony : if you'll sign this agreement not to tell anyone, except your wife if you should marry, the exact amount or the source of your good fortune. If you do, the balance of the money will be reclaimed.
Michael Holm : A million dollars.
Michael Anthony : [Offering pen] Just as soon as you sign this.
Michael Holm : You know, sir, as an attorney, I've signed a lot of documents.
[Holm signs the pledge]
Michael Holm : But believe me, sir, this is going to be the last.
[Returning the agreement to Anthony]
Michael Holm : Did you see that young lady who just went out?
Michael Anthony : Yes.
Michael Holm : Well, she doesn't know it yet, but, uh, tonight I'm going to convince her tomorrow, she is gonna be Mrs. Michael Holm.