The Millionaire

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The Millionaire may refer to: The Millionaire (TV series), a U.S. television drama anthology series that aired 1955-1960 The Millionaire (1917 film), a 1917 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy The Millionaire (1931 film), a 1931 comedy film s… more »



Michael Anthony:
[Anthony enters the rose garden to find Tipton, off camera, examining a spider's web with a magnifying glass. Only Tipton's hands are visible to viewers] You sent for me, sir?

John Beresford Tipton:
Mike, take a look at this spider. [Tipton gives the magnifying glass to Anthony, who inspects the web] I would say the bug is doomed, sir.

John Beresford Tipton:
The bug is doomed. But so is the spider. The thing that promises so tasty a meal is what is called an assassin bug. The spider will die from its poison.

Michael Anthony:
[Returning the magnifying glass] There's irony in that, sir.

John Beresford Tipton:
It's a perfect example of what Oscar Wilde meant when he said, "In this world, there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it."

Michael Anthony:
I know the quote well. It's from 'Lady Windermere's Fan.'

John Beresford Tipton:
[Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] Here's the name of a man who doesn't have what he wants. Give it to him, Mike - one million dollars.

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