Marvin Miller: Michael Anthony

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : So Janet left on the night train heading for the frozen winter of North Dakota - all alone. I'm sure when Mr. Tipton gave a million dollars to foolish young Sam Donovan, he had no idea of the unhappiness it would cause. The love of one million dollars is the root of all evil. Everyone knows that.

• Michael Anthony : [Voiceover. Donovan is in the office of Bank President Andrew V. McMahon]  The next day, Sam Donovan went to the bank to respond to our letter. There, Mr. McMahon explained the details of the gift.

  Sam Donovan : [Somewhat in shock]  I think I'd like a glass of water.

  Mr. McMahon : [Pouring a glass for Donovan as he continues the explanation. He hands the glass to Donovan]  There. You've signed all the cards?

  Sam Donovan : Yes, sir.

  Mr. McMahon : Now just remember, if you tell anyone where you got this million dollars or the exact amount, the bank will reclaim what's left on behalf of the donor. Oh, yes, you'll find it's quite a responsibility having a million dollars, young man.

  Sam Donovan : [Since his pen leaked when he signed the bank's required cards]  I'm sorry, my pen leaked. Thank you for the water.

  [Donovan leaves the banker's office in a daze] 

• Michael Anthony : [to viewers]  I'm sure Mr. Tipton meant no unkindness when he referred to his millionaire as a 'squirrel.'

• Michael Anthony : [to the viewers]  My name is Michael Anthony. I was Executive Secretary during his lifetime to John Beresford Tipton, whose generous hobby it was to give away money to total strangers. Here at Silverstone, despite his many financial interests, he always managed to find time for his never-ending study of human beings.

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters menagerie on the estate here he discovers Tipton sitting before a small cage containing a squirrel playing on a wheel. Only Tipton's hands are visible to the viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  Mr. McMahon : Oh, Mike, you startled him!

  Michael Anthony : I'm very sorry. I sure wouldn't want to think of hurting the little fellow.

  Mr. McMahon : Oh, he's not really afraid of you. He just doesn't have any confidence in himself. Undecided, a worrier, born to worry,

  [Tipton chuckles, then hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  Mr. McMahon : like our new millionaire.