The Millionaire (TV Series)

The Margaret Browning Story (1955)

Fay Baker: Margaret Browning

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• Michael Anthony : [At the Sterling rehearsal/shooting studio, surrounded by cast and crew]  Margaret Browning?

  Margaret Browning : Yes.

  Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. May I speak with you privately, please?

  Margaret Browning : [Reluctantly]  Well, I...

  Michael Anthony : I have very good news for you. It's personal and important.

  Margaret Browning : I'm very sorry, Mr. Anthony, but I have nothing to do with Miss Strong's business affairs.

  Michael Anthony : I have been empowered to turn over a large sum of money to you. I have reservations on a plane that leaves

  [Glances at his wristwatch] 

  Michael Anthony : an hour from now. Won' you please talk to me?

  Margaret Browning : Oh, why, of course. Excuse me a moment.

  [to the nearby Hilda Strong] 

  Margaret Browning : Excuse me, Hilda, this man has something to say to me. If you don't need me for the next hour..

  Hilda Strong : [Looks at but quickly dismisses Anthony]  Sorry, Brownie, I may need you. Tell him to come back later.

  Margaret Browning : Yes, Miss Strong.

  [Hilda rushes off] 

  Margaret Browning : I'm very sorry, Mr. Anthony, but whatever it is, you'll have to tell me right here.

  Crew Member : [Background]  Quiet for rehearsal.

  Michael Anthony : [Guides Margaret a few yards away]  Miss Browning, an anonymous donor has authorized me to give you this cashier's check for $1,000,000.

  [Hands Margaret the check] 

  Crew Member : [Background]  Will you please hold it quiet back there?

  Margaret Browning : A million dollars? For me?

  [Anthony nods] 

  Margaret Browning : Why, this is crazy. What's expected of me in return?

  Michael Anthony : Nothing. Absolutely nothing. It's yours to do with as you please. The taxes have been paid.

  Crew Member : [Background]  Makeup!

  Margaret Browning : Why this is fantastic! Who would give me a million dollars?

  Michael Anthony : I can't answer that. The donor makes the selections.

  Margaret Browning : But why?

  Michael Anthony : The only restriction on you is that no one, absolutely no one, is to know how this money came into your hands. Otherwise, it will be reclaimed on behalf of the donor.