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Unfulfilled Wealth and Its Disappointments
Henry Holland
I was a potential millionaire, yet I had to be satisfied with eight pounds, fifteen shillings, less deductions.
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A Heist Gone Wrong: The Ultimate Loss
Taglines
The men who broke the bank - and lost the cargo!
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Briefing with a Twist of Humor
Henry Holland
A minute later, the guard will appear around this corner, and you, Pendlebury, will detain him for at least half a minute. Ask him for a light, ask him the way, ask him anything, but keep him there, we must have those thirty seconds.
Pendlebury
Edgar.
Henry Holland
I beg your pardon?
Pendlebury
Isn't one supposed to say that when one's being briefed? On my rare visits to the cinema...
Henry Holland
The word is "roger.
Pendlebury
Oh, roger. How silly of me.
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Humorous Take on Gold Heist
Taglines
He stole $3,000,000 in gold and that's a lot of BULLion!
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Remarkable Heist Achievement Celebrated by Characters
Pendlebury
Now it's all over, I suppose I may dare say it's been a most remarkable coup.
Shorty
The biggest job of its kind since One-Eyed Dobson got away with the GIs pay packets. Two million dollars, Grosvenor Square, forty-five.
Henry Holland
That was before devaluation. And this is one million pounds.
Shorty
Oh, that's right. Blimey. We've got the record!
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The Importance of Seizing Opportunities
Henry Holland
I'm too old to change my views now, sir.
[about his promotion out of the bullion office]
Turner
Nonsense. You're never too old to better oneself. Think of what you can do with an extra 15 shillings a week.
Henry Holland
But sir, I like the bullion office. It holds all I ever wished for.
Turner
The trouble with you, Holland, if I may speak frankly, is that you do not have enough ambition. When a good opportunity comes along grab it with both hands. May not occur again.
Henry Holland
Very good, sir. I'll follow your advice.
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The Sadness of Missed Opportunities
Pendlebury
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these - it might have been.
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A Reflection on British Cultural Depravity
Pendlebury
I propagate British cultural depravity.
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Nostalgia for the Bullion Office
Turner
And, erm, here's the order for tomorrow's consignment. Somewhat larger that I expected: 212 bars.
Henry Holland
That won't worry me, sir.
Turner
Dependable to the last. I'm going to miss you, Holland.
Henry Holland
You're very kind, sir. I shall always have the happiest memories of the dear old bullion office.
Turner
Has Mr. Applecrumby spoken to you about your holiday?
Henry Holland
Yes, sir. I'm going to Paris.
Turner
Paris, hey? You're stepping out, Holland. Wonderful isn't it, what a little extra money will do?
Henry Holland
Yes, it's going to make a big difference to me.
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Casing a Job in Bromley
Lackery
Bellamy's? In Bromley?
Shorty
That's right. Last June. Twelver.
Lackery
I was casing that joint the night you got pinched.
Shorty
Well, what do you know? Shorty Fisher.
Lackery
Nice to meet you.
Pendlebury
Excuse me, I may be a bit slow but do I understand that you two are, in fact, both professional criminals?
Shorty
Well, what else do you take us for, ruddy snoopers?
Lackery
What's the setup?
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Unexpected Wealth from Eiffel Towers
Henry Holland
Instead of changing as usual at Charing Cross, I came straight on to Rio de Janeiro. "Gay, sprightly, land of mirth and social ease." Pendlebury.
British man
Plus six Eiffel Towers. How much did they fetch?
Henry Holland
Twenty-five thousand pounds. Enough to keep me for one year in the style to which I was, ah, unaccustomed.
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The Importance of Honesty in Business
Pendlebury
By Jove, Holland, it's a good job we're both honest men.
Henry Holland
It is indeed, Pendlebury.
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Confession of a Thief and His Partner
Pendlebury
Well, you might as well know. I was lying. I am a thief. It was madness to attempt it. We weren't cut out for crime, either of us.
Policeman
We?
Pendlebury
My partner and I.
Sidewalk Vendor
Your partner? Here, if you're working with the fence who's got them other pictures...
Policeman
Shh! Carry on.
Pendlebury
Oh I make no excuses. All my life it's been my ambition to surround myself with rare and beautiful things. Suddenly faced with this golden opportunity...
Sidewalk Vendor
Here, you call that picture of mine rare and beautiful?
Pendlebury
Since you will keep on interrupting me, you ought to know it's a charming example of an early Rochet, while he was still under the influence of ].
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Sidewalk Vendor
Oh yeah? How much is it worth?
Pendlebury
Ten pound, to those who can afford it.
Sidewalk Vendor
Oh blimey. I've had it marked up for five bob.
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