Page One: ‘Ace in the Hole’ (1951)

Written by Billy Wilder & Lesser Samuels & Walter Newman

You may read my multi-part series based on the book Conversations with Wilder by going here.

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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