Page One: “Double Indemnity” (1944)

Screenplay by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, novel by James M. Cain

The movie version of the opening:

Perhaps the best film noir movie ever. Great double feature: Double Indemnity and Sunset Blvd., Billy Wilder at his finest.

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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