Page One: ‘Jaws’ (1975)

Screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, novel by Peter Benchley

Here is the movie version of the scene:

One of the most effective opening sequences in movie history.

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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