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Page One: “12 Angry Men” (1957)

Scott Myers
Go Into The Story
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Feb 5, 2023

Screenplay by Reginald Rose

The movie version of the opening scene:

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 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.

For more Page One posts, go here.

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