Page One: “Harold and Maude” (1971)

Written by Colin Higgins

The movie version of the opening:

What’s that you say? You haven’t seen Harold and Maude? Well then, you are in for a treat. It’s a wonderful movie.

Download the script 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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