"That interloper, Thompson...I can't even say his name."

"you may have heard of me Nucky Thompson...Board certified massage therapist"

James Cromwell has quietly had one of the best acting careers of the past few decades

This scene is fantastic. It really illustrates how smart Nucky was. He was fully aware of the fact that he was way out of his league here, yet in spite of that he conducted himself well enough to earn Mellon's favor in the end.

Nucky missed a great comeback at the end. "This man is an interloper." "And you, Mr Mellon, are a cantalouper." Kapow.

And if you watch the rest of this, he calls up Nucky and the deal goes down. Absolutely brilliant on both parts.

I like how powerful Mellon is that he can talk so freely in front of the staff with a crook and not worry about being blackmailed.

"Your sense of patriotism is offended?" "Isn't yours?" "I'm sorry, my responses are limited - You must ask the right question"

"I won't take up much of your time." "Why would you take up ANY of it?"

"Your sense of patriotism is offended?" "Isn't yours?" "That Enoch...is the right question..."

People think that Mellon called him an interloper because he wanted to insult him. He said that with authority and told the staff because he's probably paranoid enough to know that some of them are being paid as spies by his rivals to listen in on their conversation or that there are possibly journalists listening in on them. He also did it to remind Nucky of his place in the club, and establish a power hierarchy between them. What a character.

Notice how Mr. Mellon simply gestures to those throughout the room. That's real power. He "enjoyed " Nucky Thomson's little pitch; even though he could've squashed him like a bug.

The way Cromwell plays Melon reminds me of Tywin Lannister

It's adorable how Nucky is just awkwardly standing there, playing nervously with his fingers; that's not a side of him you get to see too often.

The real Andrew Mellon was a cold-blooded patrician. His response to the Great Depression was "Purge the System," in other words let the peasants die. Magnificently played here by James Cromwell who turns in another excellent performance.

Amazing how the show builds Nucky up to be some kind of criminal mastermind, pulling strings everywhere, get treated like a small insect by those with real Power. Then you think about how insignificant the NJ crime scene is compared to running a nation.

I think that was because of Nucky not being used to taking insults. Later on in the episode he says "You fucking Interloper" to the man in Billie Kent's apartment. Almost like he had to pass on the insult to someone else to feel better.

I love how the writers of this show troll the main characters every now and then: as if saying, these goons are getting too cheeky now, we need to show them some humility.

I love this scene. James Cromwell breathes power here. Masterclass portrayal

Nucky is big in Atlantic City, but here he saw what true power is.

Fun fact: James Cromwell is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University

Small fish in the biggest pond. Nucky's discomfort is palpable. Great scene. Superb acting.

That’s some beautiful writing in “A child’s version of morality” That’s exactly what prohibition was 😂

A child's idea for morality

James Cromwell's darkest character, being a United States Secretary of the Treasury.

It takes balls to approach melon in this setting.

"My name is Enoch Thompson, you may have heard of me..." *blank stare* "...or not" =)

That shot of the city out the window, smoke everywhere.

I love the outside background of the city with its misty overview that you can see through the Club's big balcony portals. Evidently the Club is located many stories high over the city downtown, surrounded by other tall buildings but you can still perceive the city noise, the pollution in the air, and the cars outside down on the streets and how the misty sunlight hits the neighboring buildings giving this scene that old fashinon 'smell' in a setting portarying a private club during the 1920's.

James Cromwell can do no wrong! So underrated.

The power is palpable. Thompson's expertise at scoring his attention is a masterclass in persuasion.

I love these old club leather chairs. This makes me think of having that certain smell when you walk into an older building and have that old wood smell.. of the floorboards. The mix between wood and leather would be very delightful aromataticaly.. the smell of old aged whiskey and cigar as it envelopes the upper atmosphere.. delightful

"bandits, fighting over a cut of the loot". Absolutely spot on! I also find it amazing how noticeably nervous Nucky is before addressing Mellon, trying to find a way of starting a conversation that's engaging enough, but, at the same time, won't bore Mellon. Nucky might run a city, but these guys are much bigger than that, and he knows it.

Prohibition is a child's idea of morality..

Holy shit like look at the power Mellon exuthes simply by reading and being calm. Like the old saying there are two types of Men: Showouters and Gentlemen and Mellon is DEFINITELY a gentleman. He holds true power.

4:12 - 'You've brought some color to my day...' The same iconic line I use for those solar panel salespeople that constantly knock on my front door with their pitch, and I send them away.

Love when nucky uses the line later on that guy in his girls apartment.. “Fucking interloper”

Probably the most underrated show of all time absolutely amazing. The acting and the work put into this show is incredible.

I love this scene. Brilliant. You smell the money and power in the room.

Just goes to show, there's always someone with more power.

James Cromwell was great in this. Absolutely no question about who's in charge.

"Looking back on it, I feel that I could have given Al Capone a few hints. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. I operated on three continents." -Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler

The subtle acting here is amazing, notice how hunched Nucky is. He looks too small for the chair, as if he's a child masquerading as an adult.

Would have love to seen Narcisse interact with Mellon. The pomposity would have been epic.

I love these scenes in this series. A villain meets a Supervillain. Narcisse and Hoover is another one.

Interloper- A person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others. If you intrude on people without their permission.

One of the best parts of this show was always the dialogue. As seen in this scene. Gold.

Love the disdain and hypocrisy from the upper levels.Absolutly ruthless,but classy, upper classy.

Nucky talking to the real power players

This show is amazingly written

"you brought some color to my day" is a line I'm gonna steal. Sounds much more poetic than "p*** off"

Andrew William Mellon (March 24, 1855 - August 26, 1937) was an American banker, businessman, industrialist, philanthropist, art collector, and politician. From the wealthy Mellon family of Pennsylvania, he established a vast business empire before transitioning into politics. He served as United States Secretary of the Treasury from March 9, 1921 to February 12, 1932, presiding over the boom years of the 1920s. He left office after the onset of the Great Depression, briefly serving as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. A conservative Republican, Mellon lowered taxes and government spending in the aftermath of World War I.

Nucky later calls some guy an interloper in the episode.

Cromwell is pure class in this scene.

Easily one of the best TV shows ever made.

Love this scene. Such brilliance going on between the two of them. Nucky gets favor with him which is cool. JC is playing such a powerful character and only appeared very little. But man what a great scene. 1920's wealthy gentlemen relaxing at their country club. Awesome.

Nucky meets a card carrying member of the Illuminati

"Prohibition." "A child's idea of morality." Sums up the drug war today, too. Make it illegal, sure that'll keep people from doing it. 😂

4:34 old man was ready to put work in.

Nucky never had the makings of a varsity athlete

You have brought some color to my day and I do appreciate that

My name is Tony Egg. You may have heard of me.

Enoch Thompson has no respect for this thing. He’s never been in this club, not really.

This man is an interloper..and is out of his element.

James Cromwell's interpretation of Andrew Mellon is strikingly similar to Charles Dance's interpretation of Tywin Lannister.

Excellent portrayal of a ruling entity,you can't buy that kind of attitude,takes a lot of experience,time and breeding,the actor I forget his name but he does do Authority,to a T.Speaking of which he's very talented.

I wish Charles dance was in this show. That would have been awesome

You can smell the money in the room...

Yet more reasons Steve Buschemi is the most underrated actor of all time. I don't think I have ever seen him in a role I didn't enjoy.

"My name is Enoch Thompson. You've may have heard of me." Response: *Blank stare*

That’s a great outside backdrop. Looks actual-a hot and hazy summer day in downtown Philadelphia

Mellon couldn't very well make a deal like this in front of witnesses.........very well played

"that's what democracy gets you"..what a fucking quote this show should have been one of the greats

There is power, then there is Power!

Nicky: My name is Enoch Thompson, perhaps you've heard of me. Mellon: continues staring Nicky: or not. Lol I love that interaction

The moment Mellon asked "And you'd rectify this how?" Was the moment that Nucky should have offered him his number to talk more private, but since he continued talking, he ended up putting Mr Mellon in an bad position, since a man of his power could not be seen making this kind of deal, since it's an opportunity to blackmail or even to get him out of the way (notice how he treats the club as a retreat? It's because he knows that business should only concern those who play a part on it, otherwise, you'll be revealing your strategy to all your adversaries). Since he didn't, Mellon had to put on a show to garantee that everyone around can't concern Nucky as a hidden ace on his sleeve. Since the show didn't came to netflix on my country, i don't know how this plays out, but maybe if the deal is really good, Mellon would give him a call, but since i don't like to give thing to chance, i would've had sugested the opportunity to talk in private with him as soon as he showed me he was interested (the moment he calls the Prohibition a "Childs idea of moral" was the moment he let his guard down and then, his interest in how was the hint to take things to the next level)

Mellon shoulda said "That'll do pig" and sent Nucky on his way.

This is a demonstration of power, without using it. Nucky is a big fish in HIS OWN pond. Andrew Mellon lead the entire nation financially. All he had to do is wiggle his finger and Nucky would have two broken legs in a jail cell.

I love the scene after this where Nucky beats up “whosebeenfartin” at Billie’s place and he calls him an *’Interloper’* 😂

Lobbying 101: When cornered, approach a bigger authority in command

Just realized the other day that James Cromwell played Stretch Cunningham on All in the Family. Wow!

You brought some color to my day. I will have to remember that one

Makes sense to dismiss him like that. Agreeing to the deal where everyone can hear it is bad, even for someone like Mellon. But he definetly already made up his mind. Playing it like this just made sure nobody knows. Even Thompson thought he failed.

he's not a bootlegger, he's involved in the small business of "circumvention of the Volstead act". sounds so nice

All these years I didn't know that Andrew W. Mellon is Uncle Jr Sopranos.

"and 23 thumbs down?" *Sigh* "a childs idea of morality!"

Best scene of the series. Mellon is cold and aloof and couldn't give a toss for nucky.

Melon was the true example of an card carrying illuminati member

In so many ways this is one of the best and most important scenes in the entire series.

Great dialogue and excellent acting

One of the most powerful scenes in the series.

There are people who are rich... and then there are people who are wealthy and worldly. Nucky was a smart man and could see the angles in the northeast; however Mellon was a global giant. There is always a bigger fish.

The sheer elegance of this scene. :)

You brought some color to my day Mr. Thompson, and I do appreciate that...

My favorite scene of the whole series. A certain tension you can feel

"You may have heard of me. I killed Phil. Phil's brother did 20 years in the can. Now let me tell you a couple of three things regarding the Volstead act"

I always forget what a incredible show this was!

Thompson: "All you'd see is the money and there's always a way to hide that." IRS: ...and I took that personally

Cromwell always brilliant. He will be missed.

You’re sense of patriotism is offended Mr. Thompson 😂