Page One: “All About Eve” (1950)

Written for the screen by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, story by Mary Orr

The movie version of the opening scene:

You may read the screenplay here.

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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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