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Page One: “12 Angry Men” (1957)
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.
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