The Millionaire1955

Amy Moore:
[Standing before Andrew V. McMahon, president of the Gotham City Trust and Savings, who is seated at his desk. Amy is barking at the bank officer] Mr. McMahon, this advertising scheme of yours is a very cruel one. My husband was killed in the war. My son is an asthmatic. I stand on my feet all day behind the counter at Gray's. For you to call me in on my lunch hour for a thing like this. [Scoffs] A cashier's check for $1,000,000 made out to me. It's clear your advertising men can keep this check and cash it.

Andrew V. McMahon:
We'd be very glad to cash it for you. It's a bona fide check. You're being given $1,000,000, free and clear. The donor pays the tax.

Amy Moore:
I don't know anyone with $1,000.000. It must be some kind of publicity stunt.

Andrew V. McMahon:
You are to reveal to no one that you received this gift. If you were married, you might confide in your husband. But as a single person, no one must know. The donor is determined to remain anonymous.

Amy Moore:
Not even Joe, my son?

Andrew V. McMahon:
No, Mrs. Moore. If you tell anyone how you came into this money, whatever portion of the $1,000.000 you may have at that time will be reclaimed by the bank on behalf of the donor.

Amy Moore:
I [Feeling faint] think I better sit down. [Amy sits while McMahon gets her a glass of water, which she sips] Thank you. What am I allowed to do with this money?

Andrew V. McMahon:
Make sure you spend it as you see fit.

Amy Moore:
But what if I want to do something absolutely crazy? Like, but a yacht or gamble with it?

Andrew V. McMahon:
Well, I think you could. [McMahon hands Amy a document] Now, you read this simple statement, sign it, and the check is yours.

Amy Moore:
[Amy scans the paper] I don't understand this [the whole situation] I don't understand it at all.

Andrew V. McMahon:
We'd be glad to open up an account for you in our bank.

Amy Moore:
Oh, yes, please.

Andrew V. McMahon:
How would you like the principle amount divided between checking and savings?

Amy Moore:
Couldn't I put it all in one checking account?

Andrew V. McMahon:
[Surprised] $1,000,000 in a checking account. Just as you'd like Mrs. Moore. [McMahon hands Amy the enrollment card for her checking account]

Amy Moore:
Do I have to sign this, too?

Andrew V. McMahon:
I thought perhaps you'd like to draw a check now.

Amy Moore:
A check?

Andrew V. McMahon:
In case you wanted to make some purchases or have a little celebration?

Amy Moore:
Yes, I could - couldn't I?

Andrew V. McMahon:
[Referring to the enrollment card] I'll make this out for you. How much would you like, Mrs. Moore?

Amy Moore:
Twenty, please.

Andrew V. McMahon:
$20,000.

Amy Moore:
Mr. McMahon, what would I do with $20,000? Twenty dollars!