Page One: ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ (1989)

Written by Nora Ephron

The movie version of the scene:

What Nora Ephron accomplished with this script is remarkable. One ‘talking head’ scene after another. A scant plot. Yet the characters are so fun and the dialogue so sparkling, it’s arguable When Harry Met Sally… is the paradigmatic romantic comedy.

You may download the screenplay here.

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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