Page One: “Citizen Kane” (1941)

Original screen play Herman J. Mankiewicz & Orson Welles

The movie version of the opening:

One of the most memorable openings in cinema history.

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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