Potter was a warped frustrated, old man. He had no pride in his properties and only wanted to make as much money as possible. His idea of capitalism is similar to drug dealers who take over areas of cities and towns and suck all of the money out until their run-down shit-holes.
The reason George couldn’t pay out during the bank run was simple. The B&L had 30 or 60 days, I can’t remember the exact line, to close out the account, unlike a regular bank.
The George Soros of Bedford Falls.
George paid out during the bank run. He used his own money
“The B&L had 30 or 60 days, I can’t remember the exact line, to close out the account, unlike a regular bank.”
60 days.
Watching the movie right now. That line passed just seconds ago. :-)