The Millionaire1955

the Governor:
[With a driving rainstorm howling outside, the Governor is visiting Tipton in his study. The Governor is seated and Tipton is standing off-screen with just his right arm visible to viewers] I tell you, Mr. Tipton, it's impossible.

John Beresford Tipton:
Impossible, Governor?

the Governor:
There's been a fair trial, a jury verdict, an appeal denied. And I have my responsibilities.

John Beresford Tipton:
Among them, your responsibility to a human being.

the Governor:
For a man guilty of murdering his wife. If I signed a stay of execution, the papers would murder me!

John Beresford Tipton:
Yes, I suppose they would - if you were wrong. But if he proved to be innocent, you'd be a hero.

the Governor:
Proved, proved! But who is going to prove it? [a lightning strike knocks out the electricity]

John Beresford Tipton:
Power failure. Don't worry, I have a standby generator. [Moments later, electricity is restored. Tipton chuckes] I guess I could make something of the point that good ideas are like a bolt of lightning - but I won't. Governor, we all believe that there is nothing more important than human life. It's the basic principle of our way of living. [the scene changes to outside a window, with the rain pelting against the building and thunder booming. The Governor and Tipton continue to talk but further words are inaudible]