Yes, I was playing hooky every evening. It made me think when I was 12 and used to sneak...
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Norma Desmond:
You went out last night, didn't you, Joe? Joe Gillis:
Why do you say that? Norma Desmond:
I just happen to know it. I had a nightmare! I screamed for you but you weren't here! Where were you? Joe Gillis:
I went for a walk. Norma Desmond:
No you didn't. You took the car. Joe Gillis:
Alright. I drove to the beach. Norma, you don't want me to feel that I'm locked up in this house! Norma Desmond:
Of course not, Joe, it's... it's just that I don't want to be left alone! Not while I'm under this terrible strain! My nerves are being torn to shreds! All I ask is for you to be a little patient and little kind. Joe Gillis:
Norma, I haven't done anything. Norma Desmond:
[possessively grabbing a lock of his hair]
Of course you haven't, I wouldn't let you. Good night, darling. Joe Gillis (as narrator):
Yes, I was playing hooky every evening. It made me think when I was 12 and used to sneak out on the folks to see a gangster picture. This time it wasn't to see a picture, it was to try and write one
You went out last night, didn't you, Joe? Joe Gillis:
Why do you say that? Norma Desmond:
I just happen to know it. I had a nightmare! I screamed for you but you weren't here! Where were you? Joe Gillis:
I went for a walk. Norma Desmond:
No you didn't. You took the car. Joe Gillis:
Alright. I drove to the beach. Norma, you don't want me to feel that I'm locked up in this house! Norma Desmond:
Of course not, Joe, it's... it's just that I don't want to be left alone! Not while I'm under this terrible strain! My nerves are being torn to shreds! All I ask is for you to be a little patient and little kind. Joe Gillis:
Norma, I haven't done anything. Norma Desmond:
[possessively grabbing a lock of his hair]
Of course you haven't, I wouldn't let you. Good night, darling. Joe Gillis (as narrator):
Yes, I was playing hooky every evening. It made me think when I was 12 and used to sneak out on the folks to see a gangster picture. This time it wasn't to see a picture, it was to try and write one
Full Transcript
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You went out last night didn't you Joe
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Why do you say that I just happen to know it
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I had a nightmare and I screamed for you
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You weren't here Where were you
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I went for a walk No you didn't You took the car
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All right I drove to the beach
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Norma you don't want me to feel that I'm locked up in this house
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Of course not Joe It's just that I don't want to be left alone
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Not while I'm under this terrible strain My nerves are being torn to shreds
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All I ask is for you to be a little patient and a little kind
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Movie Summary
A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return.
Actors
Norma Desmond
Joe Gillis
