Genre:
Biography, Comedy
Drama, Romance

FINAL DRAFT
April 30, 2007

120 pages

Excerpt

Billy Gable

Plot summary:

Before moving to Hollywood and calling himself Clark, “Billy” Gable struggles as a young actor in Oregon. After a few minor successes, he finds himself trapped in a love triangle with actress Franz Dorfler and drama coach Josephine Dillon. When Franz hits the road with a traveling troupe, Billy becomes Josephine’s prize pupil. She helps transform him from rough character actor to polished leading man. Billy must reconcile his feelings for Franz while deciding the future of his acting career.

Memorable quotes:

REX JEWELL: “Learning? That boy lacks even the slightest gift for the stage. Why, he couldn't even get on and off it without difficulty.”

FRANZ: “You were really funny as the baby.”
BILLY: “Thanks. Trouble is I was also funny as the detective.”
 
REX JEWELL: “What do you mean 'he's improving?' That's only because
he hasn't fallen down since the first night.”