Page One: “The Beguiled” (1971)

Screenplay by Albert Maltz and Irene Kamp, novel by Thomas Cullinan

A trailer for the movie:

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 movie and TV 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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