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Night falls on L .A. City Somewhere in the sky

Few stars barely twinkle While most don't even try

And it's sure dark and lonely When you're a little

girl of love

Wearing

out The sidewalks, knocking on the doors, waiting by

the windows till you can't see anymore.

It's hard to keep on trying when you're a little girl.

I am Nanette Duval.

Glad to meet you.

You don't recognize me, do you, Nanette Duval?

Kids today.

I've played opposite the greatest.

John Gilbert, Chaplin, Valentino, my God.

Oh, yes, the name sounds very familiar.

Well, I've been at it quite a while, my dear.

Do you know why kids today don't recognize me?

It's because I refuse.

I absolutely refuse to do television. I always have and I always will. I

consider it totally beneath me.

Do you know a lot of stars refuse to do television? Do you know that?

Yes. Once considered it.

One time, my agent, that rat, almost talked me into it.

And do you know what he wanted me to play? A mother.

Can you believe it?

And of a grown man to boot.

Don't you ever.

Don't you ever play mothers, do you hear?

Yes, mothers are definitely out. That's right.

And don't do television either.

I shudder to think what my fans would have thought if they saw me play a

Can you believe it?

You know, mothers aren't sexy.

And if your public sees you do a character that you're not right for,

to suspect that you're growing old. And you know where that leads to, don't you?

You know what you ought to do?

You ought to get yourself a good manager. That's what you need.

I'd be very glad to introduce you to my manager, but I think he died quite a

long time ago.

Beautiful, beautiful.

Now one to the left, to the other side now. A little bit more.

More, smile.

Good, a little more. A little bit more.

Beautiful. Now think sex.

That's what we're selling, right?

Sizzle for me, baby, sizzle.

Beautiful. Take a break. I've got to check something here.

How am I doing?

Oh, fantastic.

Beautiful. You really know how to commune.

That's the right word.

Commune for the camera. Did you know that?

I used to do some modeling in Chicago.

Really? Shows.

Shows.

Would you like a glass of wine? It's good for total relaxation.

You know what I mean?

Sure.

To your success.

Thank you.

Why do that again?

Take a sip. Go ahead.

That is wonderful.

That is beautiful, Alicia.

You drink, it's so lovely. It's so sensuous.

Drink. It's so incredible.

I'd like to shoot that. You wouldn't mind, would you?

No. Let me have a glass.

I just love classical music.

How did you know that?

Oh, I just guessed.

Vulture artists love the classics.

You are a dream, Alicia. You know that?

Everything's fine. We are really going to create now, aren't we?

All right, now.

Slip a little.

A little more.

Good. Think sex.

Good. Drink some more. Yeah, take a big gulp.

Beautiful. Good. Take a sip. Some more.

God, you turn me on.

Drink a little bit.

Drink it all. Good.

Okay, now.

Let me see some sex. I'm a Tom Jones style.

How do you feel, Alicia?

Fine.

That's it.

Oh, God, you turn me on.

Keep smiling.

Keep thinking sexy.

I want to fuck you so bad.

Good, good.

I want to feel your lips against my cock.

Beautiful. I want to pound against you. I want to stick it inside so deep.

Beautiful. Thank you. I want to stick my tongue right up your pussy.

God, you really make me hard.

I just want to, I want to cream all over you.

Let's take this, take this shit off your body.

Oh, is that beautiful.

You want your pussy so bad.

Don't talk like that, please.

Why not? Why not?

I don't like it.

Please.

Please.

I don't want to fuck you.

I don't like dirty talk like that.

I want to go home.

Oh, I think I'm going to be sick.

Here, come with me. I'll help you. Here, I'll take care of you. Come on.

Behave. It's fun.

That's a good girl.

You're going to feel better now, believe me.

I love this beautiful body.

I want this sorry face too.

I love this.

Try to keep it.

I want this breast.

I love this.

It's a beautiful pussy. I love the lips.

They're so beautiful.

You're wet, you cocksucker. You're wet.

ever tell.

I was just out jogging. You shouldn't go out jogging after dark. It's dangerous.

Yes, Mother, I know.

How's everything?

Okay. Guess what?

I got a job today.

That's great.

Acting? No, Mom, not acting.

It takes time, you know. I've only been here a month.

So in other words, what I'm saying is use that moment.

You look kind of lost.

Oh, it shows, huh?

A little bit.

I'm Alicia.

Nice to meet you. I'm Kathy.

You from here? I mean, L .A.? No, I've only been here about a month.

Oh, kind of scary, huh?

First, anyway.

Look, after class, do you want to come over to our place for some coffee and

chit -chat?

Our place? Are you married?

No.

No. See that girl up there?

That's Stephanie. She's my roommate.

She's nice.

She looks tough, but underneath she's all mush.

You'll like her.

Okay.

Isn't he something?

Who?

Aaron. The teacher.

Okay, everybody.

Let's be quiet.

Get started.

Let's start off with some improvs.

Rudy, you work with Brenda.

Paul.

I'd like you to work with, um... You're new here, aren't you?

Yes. And what's your name again? I'm sorry, I'm lousy. Kathy.

Kathy. Kathy Heinlein. Right. Kathy, I want you to work with Paul.

He'll explain the exercise to you, okay?

Uh, let's see.

Uh, Barry and Teresa, Jim and Lisa.

Okay, that's it. You've got three minutes.

They're cute.

Thank you.

So are you.

In that case, let's forget this improv and go to my place.

Is that supposed to be funny?

Yeah, definitely.

Well, it's not.

Well, it would have been if you'd have picked up on it.

See, I'm a very funny guy.

Especially in bed.

Ask any girl. Some of them are probably still laughing.

Oh, look, I'm sorry.

I thought, you know, girls today were a little more open -minded.

Not when they're from Toledo.

Oh.

Well, you really turned out to be a bitch, you know that?

Why don't you go suck an egg?

For Pete's sake, man, I'm not asking for that much, now am I?

I gave you my answer.

And that's the only one you're gonna get.

Get it?

Okay, that was good.

Anyone care to react?

Every time that asshole gets on stage, he disappears.

He stinks.

What a creep.

How about Aaron? Isn't he something?

What about Aaron?

I'm talking about his acting. I just want to make a point.

Aaron is strictly small potatoes.

So what if you get yourself into a big production showcase?

Big deal.

What you need to know in this town is the right people.

What about talent? Do you know how many talented schmucks are crawling all over

this town who can't even get themselves arrested?

Well, I think Aaron's a genius, and I really admire him.

That new quarter won't even get you on a bus ticket headed back home.

Kathy, where are you living?

In Hollywood, near Hollywood Boulevard.

Oh, yuck.

That's awful. I almost got assaulted the other night. Some guy started running

after me.

Oh, God.

I made it back to the apartment.

How can you live there?

I thought the ghost of the stars would bring me luck.

The stars never lived in Hollywood, don't you know that?

The only thing you find in Hollywood are starving actors, pimps, whores, and

tourists. Also plenty of cockroaches.

And most of the time you can't even tell them apart.

That includes the cockroaches.

I really like it here.

It's nice.

Shake it out.

We could have lunch, dinner. What do you say?

I don't think it would be a good idea.

Why not?

Because you're married to my best friend.

Come on, let's do this right.

Okay. Okay?

Okay? Come on.

I will try.

Believe me, I will try. This is Kathy Heinlein.

Oh, yes, Mr.

Clausen. Yes, I saw your ad in the casting paper, and I mailed you some

pictures.

Oh, you like them.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Yes, I'm a very good actress, I assure you.

I'm not sure I know what you mean.

Yes, I'm free this afternoon.

No, that would be no problem.

Thank you, Mr. Clausen. I'll see you at three.

They review pictures about once a month. Thank you.

If you're parked out front, you better move your car.

They're handing out tickets right down the line.

Thank you. I'm not driving.

You're a model or an actress.

I'm an actress.

Ah, what a happy coincidence.

I'm a personal manager.

The best.

Come with me.

See, I wasn't kidding.

Jack Stein.

Personal management.

Come on in.

Okay.

You don't have too many credits, do you?

Nothing to speak of.

How good of an actress are you?

Try me.

I know someone who just might want to do that.

Listen, I really like your looks.

You're beautiful, you know that.

Of course you know that.

Thank you.

Raymond, how are you?

Good. Yes, just Marvy do.

Wait a minute. I am calling about your new project.

I have someone in my office to be just right for you.

Oh, yes, she is.

Okay. I'll arrange it.

Yes, yes, sure. She's dying to meet you.

Okay. Okay.

Yes. Thank you, Raymond.

I just got you a date.

with one of the biggest producers in Hollywood.

If he likes you, you're in.

How'd that start today?

Why did you do that?

Why? It's a weird question.

Because.

Because that's what I do for a living.

Besides, I like to discover new talent.

And I've had a very good year so far, so I can afford to take a few chances.

Now, what's my reward?

How much do managers get?

You mean in money?

Fifteen percent?

Interested? I am.

I really am.

And I'm very grateful.

Now, what do you say we examine how well you can really act?

All right.

Oh, yes.

You're a very attractive young lady.

Thank you.

Not too much experience, eh? I've done some student films and some acting in

high school.

I'm studying right now.

That's what they all say.

Well, it's true.

Why don't you stand up?

Sure. Why?

Because I want to take a good look at you.

You don't mind, do you?

Show me your legs.

Is this a union film?

Of course it's a union film.

It's the only type of films I make.

Pull up your skirt.

Higher, damn it.

Now, what's the matter with you?

Mr. Carlson, if getting this part in your film is contingent upon how my legs

look, then I don't think I'd better read for it.

Miss Heinlein, is it?

Do you think that someone with no professional background is in any

judge what's going to go over with the public?

I mean, I'm seriously considering you for this part.

You're not making it very easy, are you?

I'm sorry.

That wasn't too hard, was it?

Look at that.

It's all yours, too.

You want to give it a little kiss, huh?

Kiss, kiss, kiss.

Huh?

Come on, be a good little girl.

Come on.

Kiss, kiss.

It's not too much to ask for, is it?

a little of my job.

Dinner.

I don't think that'd be a good idea.

Why not?

Because you're married to my best friend.

Oh, that's right.

I forgot about that.

Why don't you have a fight with her so we can't... Oh, yeah?

So you're not friends anymore.

I don't think I want to do this anymore.

I have a little goodie for you.

Take your mind off this awful experience.

How would you like to do a bit of public relations?

You have a lovely evening, and you make for yourself... Are you ready

for this?

$500.

Now, how does that sound?

$500? That's right.

Public relations, like what?

I happen to know this.

Very rich, and I mean very, very rich gentleman.

And he's new in town, and he'd like to take out an attractive young lady,

you know, accompany him to dinner and feed the town, and he's willing to pay

$500 for the privilege.

Money means nothing to him, and... And what, Nora?

And nothing, sweetheart.

Lonely, that's what he is.

You know, he happens to be a pretty good -looking guy.

It's just that he doesn't know many people in town.

And what, Nora?

Look, why don't we try and be grown -ups about this, okay?

I assure you, sex doesn't matter.

Think of this as a babysitting job.

Are you interested?

I don't know.

I'll think about it.

Sure.

You take your time and you think about it. There's no hurry.

But remember, real easy money.

Oh, sweetheart.

How's it going, sweetheart?

Oh, hi.

Oh, you're disappointed.

You're expecting the real thing?

No, it's not that.

I was just thinking.

Oh, of course.

Success, fame, fortune, career, love.

Something like that.

How about let's have a drink before class?

No, thank you.

Really, it's awfully late.

Come on, sweetheart.

Relax.

Live a little.

Besides, I don't think anybody's going to be here for at least an hour.

Try it, you'll like it.

Okay, let's.

Come on.

Thank God. How long have we been here?

You know, it's awfully late. We'll miss class.

Nah, what's the difference?

You need me more than you need class right now, right?

Are you sure?

Don't you feel good?

That is very funny. I know it.

Three more, too.

That's so amusing.

I can't believe it.

That was a terrible joke.

Oh, yeah?

Why are you laughing?

Because. Just because.

I feel really good.

You know, you're really a very nice person.

Yeah, I know.

That's a problem I have.

I also have great taste.

Look around you.

How do you like my decor?

Very stylish.

Is there a name for it?

Definitely.

Early starving actor.

Paul, you know, we really should get to class.

Honey, it's a little too late for that right now.

There'll be plenty of other classes, believe me.

Aren't you attracted to me?

Nothing to do with it.

All right, I'll take you home.

No.

Not yet.

Soon, but not yet.

Oh, hello, Aaron.

She speaks.

Speak again, bright angel, for thou art as glorious to this night as the winged

messenger of heaven or some such.

Oh, Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?

That's it. It's as far as I can go.

Well, it's much better than nothing.

Thank you.

Are you all right? I mean, I heard... Oh, yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

Oh, please, I'm sorry. Won't you come in?

Well, if you insist.

You know, you move very well, Alicia.

Thank you.

I think I'm a frustrated ballerina.

Come dance with me.

Please? No, no, no.

I don't know how.

Anyway, I think dancing is just a mating ritual.

What's wrong with that?

Nothing, really.

It's just that I... I'm impatient.

I don't need the ritual.

I hate preliminaries.

Where are your roommates anyway?

Come dance with me.

Please?

some lovers have luck never give up

Yeah.

Thank you.

Mm.

Yes, sir.

about not coming home last night? No, just that she had some important date

a movie producer.

Oh, boy.

You got in pretty late yourself last night. Yeah.

Are you okay?

Sure. I feel wonderful.

Aaron came over last night.

Oh?

Did he say anything about me not making the workshop last night?

No. He was worried about me.

What did you do?

Well, we dance.

Sort of, anyway.

You dance?

Good morning, everybody.

Well, well.

Nice of you to check in, Stephanie.

How'd you do last night?

I got the part. Oh, that's great.

You see?

Everything is going to work out.

Sorry, I'm late. I've got to run.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

You've got to help me, mama.

I said you've got to help me.

I can't do it by myself.

You've got to help me.

I can't do it by myself.

You've got to help me, darling, or I've got to find myself somebody else.

I must say.

Thank you.

You also come very highly recommended, which doesn't necessarily matter a great

deal. What do you mean by that?

Relax, sweetheart.

You have the part.

On one condition, that is.

What? I want a little of what everyone else is getting and raving about, I must

admit.

That's nice.

And later on, we'll have some friends over. And we'll have a party.

Yes. We'll have a party to celebrate.

Yes.

You have to show me what you can do.

Suck it like you suck fish.

Yes.

That's good. Don't talk with your mouth full now.

That's not nice.

Yes, we'll have a great big party.

Lots of people. Lots of fun.

Oh,

Stephanie,

you're so good.

Show me your star.

Oh, yes.

Going out tonight, Alicia?

Yep. I'm seeing Aaron.

Oh? Paul's coming over. We're rehearsing a scene.

That's nice.

He's real cute.

You're lucky.

Alicia, what about Aaron?

Seeing him and all.

I mean... I don't care what anybody thinks.

I know he's kind and considerate.

He even recites Shakespeare to me. Do you know that?

I saw him today.

You did?

Where? Hey!

Lookie what I got.

Oh, boy, another one. You must really be doing something right. You'd better

believe it. Oh, that's great.

Congratulations. Listen, there's a party tonight. Lots of producers, directors,

beautiful people.

Want to come?

I can't. I'm rehearsing with Paul.

So what?

That'll never get you anywhere.

Why do you want to give it away when you can get something you really want for

it? If I have to sell myself for parts, I might as well become a whore.

What's the difference?

It's only a body. Not to me.

I don't mean to criticize you or anyone.

It's just that you really don't want it badly enough, and that is precisely why

you will never make it. And screwing Paul will never get you anywhere. Shut

Oh, you bitch.

Hmm. Isn't that something?

The little cunt is upset. Please.

Don't fight.

Please.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to upset her. I was just trying to help.

I just can't stand arguments.

My parents used to fight all the time.

It's a dry maple wall.

Thank you, Kathy.

That was an impressive reading.

You're pretty good.

Thank you.

I have a good teacher.

The best teacher in the world can't give you what you already have.

And that's talent.

You know, I think you're really serious about a career, aren't you?

I mean, a real career.

I am.

Why? Why?

Yeah, why?

I mean, it's a valid question, isn't it?

Because. I guess I want to express myself.

Be fulfilled.

I never thought that much about it.

Perhaps it's because I want to be important.

Is that wrong?

No, of course not.

I love to act.

It makes me feel good and special.

It gives me a purpose.

That I feel is worthwhile.

I feel that if I could succeed, I would count.

Not just by being a success, but by living the way that matters to me.

I don't know.

I'm sure there are other reasons that I don't even know about.

I could think about them if you'd like.

Don't bother.

It's a valid answer.

As a matter of fact, a whole bunch of them.

Hi, Steph.

Come on in.

Kathy home?

Nope.

She's over at the theater.

Aaron called earlier and he wanted to talk to her.

Oh.

What did he want?

What does he always want?

I do declare that man is insatiable.

Well, Kathy doesn't go for that crap.

Oh, she doesn't?

No, she doesn't.

What, do you think everyone's like you? I've got news for you.

Virgin or Kathy is almost as ambitious as I am.

You know what I think?

I figure that right now, little Kathy is screwing her brains out trying to get

some little part in Aaron's latest play.

She thinks it's pretty small.

You lying fucking bitch.

She's been gone for almost two hours now.

Aaron must be pretty damn convincing, huh?

Kathy isn't that way.

Everyone is that way when they want something badly enough.

Isn't that touching?

Paul, in this business, there's no room for love. If you want love, get out of

town.

I thought she loved me.

I'm sure she does.

But why should that keep her from getting exactly what she wants?

Oh, for heaven's sake, Paul.

This kind of thing happens all the time.

You know,

I'm a very good -looking guy.

You could probably have almost anyone you wanted.

You could even have me.

What?

I want you to play a very important part in this play that's coming up.

It requires strong acting ability.

Oh, my God, Aaron.

Are you serious?

Do you think I'm ready?

Well, now that you mention it...

I'm kidding.

No, I mean I'm serious. Yes Thank you Thank you. I don't know what else to say

Well, you better get out of here.

I've got work to do

And the times we wrote on the wall don't mean nothing

at all.

I see it right here in my crystal ball.

Lost in intricate spells that made me blind.

To the magical mysteries of love I never could find.

And the times we wrote...

And now that I finally found my way out of the dark.

The gigolo gypsy has stolen the light of my heart.

And the time.

I thought you were screwing Aaron.

What?

Well, you were, weren't you?

You certainly have a lot of faith in me.

And you, Stephanie.

I'm really surprised.

I thought you only screwed directors and producers.

Are you lowering your standards?

Kathy, you don't have to move out. I, uh... You and Alicia can just have this

dump.

I can move in with my director.

He's crazy about me.

You didn't know that, did you?

By the way, one last little bit of sisterly advice.

You're wasting your time with Paul.

He's cute, but he's a lousy lay.

You were making it with Aaron to get into his lousy play.

I really did.

How can you love me?

You don't even have enough faith in my talent to think I could make it without

screwing someone.

Aaron gave me a really big part in his play.

Oh, just like that?

Yeah, just like that.

And that's exactly the reason I want you to get the hell out of here.

I'll call you in a couple of days.

Don't bother.

I'm not going to change my mind.

Maybe it's just as well.

Get your hands off of me.

Come.

Look. The problem with you is you are too good looking.

That's really the problem. Right now we're going through a cycle in which

leading men are not supposed to be that good looking.

Why don't you say that sooner?

That's no problem. I could go out and have my face bashed in by a bulldozer.

Shrink a couple of inches. Put on a hundred pounds.

Very funny.

You do have a sense of humor.

But as I told you before, cooperation is very important.

Damn it, I did cooperate.

Well, yes, and it was all very good, you see. You got me as an agent, and that's

the beginning.

You've got to circulate. You've got to grow.

You have to cooperate some more, damn it.

Tell me what to do.

A week from Friday, this is going to be a nice little...

Intimate Hollywood Party, given by a friend of mine, a casting director, Bill

Ganser. Now, there's going to be lots of producers. There are lots of projects

getting started.

I met Bill Ganser. He's a fag.

So what?

I mean, how backwards can you be? This is Hollywood. It's the 20th century or

what's left of it. As I said, Paul, you've got to be open -minded. And the

thing is to cooperate.

I told you I'd talk to Kathy.

We'll be there.

Oh, please, Alicia, try.

It's important to me.

I really want to make up with you guys.

I love you.

Kathy will be there, too.

Listen, she's not angry anymore.

No, no, she never was. She was just a little bit shook up.

I'm so happy.

I want you to see how good Jeff is to me.

And you know what?

He says he's going to star me in his next film. Well, that's wonderful,

Stephanie.

I'm really very happy for you.

I'm going to do all the cooking myself.

I bet you didn't know that I could cook.

Jeff just loves it when I cook.

There'll just be you, me, Kathy, and Jeff.

I really enjoy cooking, and I really want to make up.

Okay.

Bye for now.

Thank you.

Don't play games. Answer me. I didn't make it with her.

I didn't really want to, I guess. Okay?

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

What about you, huh?

None of your business.

Oh, yeah.

Of course not.

I'm sorry.

You'll never know, now will you?

Okay.

That was pretty good.

Tomorrow will do it better, right?

Got time for coffee?

No, not tonight, Aaron.

I've got to get home. I've got a lot of stuff to do.

Sure you're okay?

You haven't been your old bubbly self lately.

Anything wrong?

No, nothing.

Good night. Thanks.

Okay. Thanks a lot. Good night.

See you at home.

If she makes it there.

Naturally.

Naturally.

That was pretty good.

now if there's a way all I can say I don't know how

by now you should know there's no place our love can

go if it isn't there you can't find it anywhere

walk away

Well, what do you think of our apartment?

Oh, it's just beautiful. It's really nice.

Thank you.

I sure am glad you're here.

You know, Jeff isn't home yet, but I'm sure he'll be home any minute and he got

stuck in traffic or something like that.

Oh, I sure hope you're hungry.

I make Cornish game hens a la mousquetare.

It's my very own recipe.

Well, actually, it's a recipe from a cookbook, naturally.

It's Jeff's favorite, too.

He should have been here three or four hours ago. I wonder where in the world

is.

Well, let's get started without him.

You know how those big directors are sometimes. They're just so unreliable.

I told you he'd be here. I can't wait till you meet him.

Oh, hi, Steph.

Steph, I want you to meet somebody.

Stephanie, this is Karen.

Karen, this is my old lady.

Karen is a marvelously talented young actress, and I want to be taking

care of her from now on.

That is, if she's a...

Very nice girl, right, Karen?

Hi, Stephanie.

Stephanie.

Wow, that's a beautiful name.

Oh, come on, Karen. You could do better than that. Give her a big kiss. Come on.

Shit. You didn't tell me there was going to be a crowd here.

Get out.

Pipe down, Steph. What's wrong with you?

Get out, you bastard, and take that cunt with you.

Don't tell me what to do in my own place you get out you bitch if you don't like

it here Hi

ladies about a drink

Oh, shit. Can you believe that?

What timing.

Just carry on, girls.

I'll be right back.

Hello?

Hello, Aaron?

I rang the doorbell a couple of times and there wasn't any answer.

The door was unlocked, so I... Alicia, I wasn't really expecting you. I'm not

this late, I mean. I'm sorry I should have called, but I wanted... I mean, I

wanted to see you, to talk to you.

Yeah, well, it's just that I... Well, I have to get back to work.

Oh, I'll only stay a minute.

Hey, Aaron, what are you doing?

Who's there?

What was that?

It's just a girl.

An actress.

I'm helping her with an audition scene.

Aaron, we've done everything we can do together and you've missed it.

Who was that?

It was a scene partner.

She better stay on her side of the bed.

Listen, Alicia.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

I thought I was special to you.

You are.

Oh, God damn it.

Alicia.

You're a sweet girl.

But you're just too fragile.

This town will shatter you.

I thought I had someone to protect me.

Look, I think maybe it's time you go back home.

I don't want to go home.

I hate it there.

Don't worry about me. I'll be fine.

I just thought you were very special, but I guess you're not.

I'm just human.

No, you're not.

You're just a creep.

I thought you were a prince.

But, uh, you're nothing but a fraud.

it clear they were interested.

I'm not ready for that yet.

Maybe soon.

Don't talk like that.

As a matter of fact, that's why I went with Bernice, my so -called agent.

At least she's a woman.

She may not be a beauty queen, but she's a woman.

And?

I don't know how to put it.

She lost interest in me real quick. Maybe I'm not that good in a sack.

Or maybe he's too well supplied with my competition.

I don't know. Who cares?

You gotta have faith in yourself.

Yeah, that's what Bernice says.

She also says I should be more practical.

This has been coming on to me.

Trying to get me set up with this fag producer.

What a cunt.

I hate agents. No, no, no. Correction.

I despise them.

I'm not trying to steal your husband.

This was just for fun.

And now do you know that that same woman is the biggest swinger of them all?

Why, she just loves it. And you will, too.

Isn't that right, Tony?

Good. Very good. Very good.

What's that, dear?

What does it look like?

Is there something in there that I could do?

I don't think so. Oh, come on. Not even a teeny weenie little part.

Would you get off my back?

You bastard, you promised me. You said that you would.

You want a part?

I'll give you a part.

A part you can act real well.

Bet you thought you were going to use me.

Nobody uses me.

I'll wipe this town with your ass.

Unless you give me your best performance.

Your Academy Award winning performance.

Now you can act.

Yes.

Give me the best performance of your life.

So sleep early now.

Peace has come, but with the dawn forgotten.

Peace has come, but with the dawn forgotten.

Can't think of anything else.

My mind's a blank.

Good luck, Kathy.

Break a leg for me.

Aren't you coming?

I want to, but I can't face Aaron right now.

Alicia, I need you.

Please. I'll come next week.

I just need a little time.

You understand, Kathy?

I understand.

See you.

Eleonora?

Yes, I remember.

Uh -huh.

$500 for the evening.

Well, if you want me to, I'll fix it up for you.

That's a good girl.

That's a pretty song.

What?

Get lost, froggy.

Oh, no, no.

That's not very nice.

I'm your Prince Charming, remember?

No, you're not.

Yes, I am.

I'll show you.

Who was that supposed to mean?

I forgot.

All right, pretty one.

I'm happy to see you feeling so good.

Now it's time to fulfill one's obligations.

Okay.

Bitch. Bitch. Bitch.

This is marvelous, Stephanie.

You know, you should be in porno.

Wait till your dear manager, Jack Stein, gets a load of this.

Wait till I show this to him.

Oh, he's going to love this.

I wouldn't dare do that.

What are you doing? Hiding? Huh?

Everybody's waiting for you.

Hey, Kathy, I am so proud of you.

You are stunning.

An absolute delight to ear, eyes, nose, and throat.

Now, come on out.

There's somebody important who wants to meet you.

Really? Mm -hmm.

Okay. Mr. Grayson?

Kathy,

this is Mr.

Kevin Grayson. I'm sure you've heard of him. He's a fabulous actor's agent.

And he wanted to meet you.

Well, here she is.

Excuse me.

Kathy, you were really very, very good. You know, you're marvelous.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

By the way, this is Linda. She's also a very, very talented actress.

And Kathy, listen, if you're interested, I would love to discuss your career

with you.

Oh, you would?

That would be very nice. You're a very, very talented actress, and I think I can

do an awful lot for you.

I think I have a card here to give you.

Why don't you give me a call at the beginning of next week?

Yes, I will.

Good. Thank you. I hope to see you again soon.

Good night. Good night.

Enjoying yourself?

You two know each other?

How nice.

Will somebody please say something?

Alicia, what are you doing?

I'm leaving.

Where are you going?

I'm going home.

What for? You don't need to do that.

No, I'm afraid I have to.

I guess I'm just not cut out for this kind of life.

So I'm going home.

I'm sorry.

Alicia? What?

I wish I could have taken better care of you.

Nothing you could have done.

Thanks.

I'll be all right.

You'll see.

I guess I better go.

I'll walk with you.

She gave an excellent reading, Kathy.

The director would like to give you a screen test for the role, and it's a

big part.

A screen test?

You are very impressive.

You're a damn good actress, and you're gorgeous to boot.

Thank you. You're a magician.

Not really, just a damn good agent.

Simon, we're ready for your test now.

Thank you.

Your screen test was marvelous.

You are a very talented girl. I'm happy to report.

Thank you.

The director wants you, and I want you.

As a matter of fact, everybody wants you.

So I've spoken to your agent, and we've set the deal.

Now, all you have to do is sign this

contract, but first I want you to look it over.

It looks good to me.

Good. Well, then you sign it, and then I have to sign it, and I believe you're

on your way to a fabulous career.

You're a very lucky girl, you know that?

Thank you. I know.

You're also a very attractive girl.

Thank you.

And this part is going to make your career.

I feel very lucky.

Uh -huh.

You know, just to make a minor point,

I have the power to make and break some careers.

I believe no one should have that power, and I try not to abuse it.

Actually, I'm only as powerful as people want to make me.

In this instance, you want this part, and I can give it to you.

Or not give it to you.

I thought everyone wanted me.

Yes, but I made a final decision.

And you don't want me?

Oh, on the contrary, I want you very much.

I want you so much that I feel I must use the power that I have to make you

me.

And not just as the producer of this film, but also as a man.

Do you understand?

If what you want is my body, then you can take it.

Because you'll never have the part of me that I value the most.

Kathy, put your clothes back on.

Here's your copy of the...

Thank you.

No, no, no. Thank you.

Thank you for a truly astonishing performance.

I'm impressed.

Now you get the hell out of here before I call you bluff.

Someday.