Page One: “Fried Green Tomatoes” (1991)

Screenplay by Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski, novel by Fannie Flagg

Here’s a trailer for the movie:

My mother’s favorite movie. If you haven’t seen it, check it out. It’s wonderful.

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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