The Detective (1954)

Noel Howlett: Auctioneer

Quotes 

• Auctioneer : Now, who will open the bidding for me at ten thousand pounds?

  Texan Millionaire : Fifty thousand dollars.

  Auctioneer : I am bid... seventeen thousand, eight hundred and fifty-seven pounds, two shillings and ten pence. I think it would be easier, sir, if we were to conduct the bidding in pounds sterling.