How to Write Moving Picture Plays (1915)

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THE LOST LETTER. W. L. Gordon, 2. 518 Walnut St . , Cincinnati, Ohio. Leader GEORGE BRIBES THE FORTUNE-TELLER AND FORMS A CONSPIRACY. Back to scene. George explains conspiracy gives Nathan some money Nathan agrees George exits excitedly. 10. Same as 2 (Living-room). Mabel and Roy still searching. 11. Same as 1 (Front porch). George enters ascends steps — rings bell. 12. Same as 2 (Living-room) . Mabel exits Mabel and George enter friendly greeting — Mabel explains lost letter George feigns regret and aids in search. Leader GEORGE PROPOSES CONSULTING NATHAN, THE FORTUNE-TELLER. Back to scene. George explains Roy laughs and objects Mabel amused — George urges Mabel consents Roy reluctantly agrees all exit. 13. Same as 1 (Front porch). All enter and exit. 14. Same as 8 (Exterior of Nathan's cottage). All enter George knocks at door all exit into cottage. 15. Same as 9 (Interior of Nathan's cottage). All enter Nathan bows them to chairs Nathan exits into adjoining room George talks earnestly Mabel and Roy eagerly listen: Leader ' 'ONCE I LOST A DIAMOND PIN, AND NATHAN TOLD ME WHERE TO FIND IT. " Back to scene. George talking Nathan enters tells Mabel's fortune from palm of hand Mabel asks questions — Nathan glances at George, who winks Nathan points to Roy's hat Mabel amused laughs Roy angered starts toward Nathan George intercedes Nathan signifies, ''Prove it false'' Roy indignant Mabel still amused signifies ''a joke'' takes Roy's hat laughingly turns back lining letter falls out Mabel breaks envelope money gone Mabel swoons Roy speechless then suspects George signifies ''you did that' ' George sneers Mabel revives orders Roy to go Roy pleads innocence Mabel hysterical will not relent Roy exits George assists Mabel to feet a paper, unobserved, falls out of George's pocket Nathan stealthily picks it up and conceals it George winks at Nathan George and Mabel exeunt Nathan reads Show telegram George Martin cor Walnut & Vine sts Cincinnati Deal closed Mailing letter tonight A M Harris Back to scene. Nathan folds telegram and puts in pocket.