Page One: “Saving Mr. Banks” (2013)

Written by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith

The movie version of the opening:

A key narrative dynamic in Saving Mr. Banks is the two time-lines. Page One establishes that right away, both visually and through dialogue (“ — But I feel what’s to happen, all happened before”).

You may download 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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