253 Frames - Original script

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161 253_161T.jpg (11291 bytes) NARRATOR: He took to composing in public parks, but he was no longer welcomed as in the days of his flowering. Tired and alone, he worked long into the night by the light of the stars…
162 253_162T.jpg (4944 bytes) SFX: The NARRATOR’s speech fades

 

163 253_163T.jpg (7402 bytes) SFX: "Thought" ambience (partially achieved by the fact that Wally literally had to phone in his performance)

HANDBAG (Wally): I just don’t understand it. Why does he get all the credit? Why, I’ve been by his side from the very beginning! When he was having a difficult time with the second movement of that concerto, who suggested strings and saved the day?

164 253_164T.jpg (7717 bytes) HANDBAG: And I always told him that a Christmas musical would go over in a big way with the royalty. But do I get even a teensy bit of credit? Just because I’m an inanimate object who can’t stand up for himself! And another thing—I’m tired of being carried around all the time! I’m tired of being treated like a—handbag!
165 253_165T.jpg (10696 bytes) HANDBAG: I’ll show him! The next time he tries to stuff something down my throat--

MUSIC: Don Giovanni

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170 253_170T.jpg (6740 bytes) --: What a tragic end…

--: But such an important figure!

--: It has filled me with pity and fear.

DIRK: I got one! Listen! I’ve got another story!

--: Dirk, will you ever be able to tell a good story?

--: Maybe you should listen to a few more, get the hang of it…

DIRK: No, no, I’m fine; this is really good. Okay. These two guys meet in the street--

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