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Page One: “Mommie Dearest” (1981)

Scott Myers
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Nov 3, 2023

Screenplay by Frank Yablans & Frank Perry and Tracy Hotchner and Robert Getchell, book by Christina Crawford

A trailer for the movie:

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!

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.

For more Page One posts, go here.

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