The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Story of Sally Delaney (1956)
Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters Tipton's study. Tipton is seated in a high-backed chair at his desk, perusing a women's magazine] You, uh, sent for me, sir?
John Beresford Tipton : Mike, you seem a little puzzled at my choice of reading matter this evening.
[chuckles]
John Beresford Tipton : Women's fashions.
Michael Anthony : I understand that it's a very big business, sir.
John Beresford Tipton : Bigger and more savage than you realize. The dog-eat-dog and jungle infighting. Those stocks and bonds are as cozy as a corner drugstore.
[reads from the magazine]
John Beresford Tipton : "Maddelana - High Style's Head Priestess." Very silken-looking, isn't she, Mike?
[Anthony smiles]
John Beresford Tipton : I wouldn't want to tangle in business with her.
[Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony]
John Beresford Tipton : I want you to deliver a million dollars, Mike.
Michael Anthony : To Maddelana?
John Beresford Tipton : No, Mike - to her ghost.
[Anthony bows and departs]