Moonstruck Page #3

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EXT. THE GRAND TICINO - AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT - NIGHT

A red neon sign hangs in the window.

It's a quaint downstairs restaurant in Greenwich Village. A

YOUNG COUPLE stop, look at the menu, become more interested

in each other, kiss, and decide to go in.

INT. THE GRAND TICINO - NIGHT

White tablecloths and dark green walls, a tiny bar up by the

door. The WAITERS all look a little alike. That's because

they're all related. The place is about half full, and bustles

along pleasantly.

MUSIC:

A VIOLIN PLAYS a melancholy Neapolitan air.

MR. JOHNNY and Loretta sit at a table for two talking quietly.

They have their menus and glasses of red wine. Mr. Johnny is

Italian, around 42. His wavy salt-and pepper hair is

impeccably combed back; but there is so much that it threatens

to fall forward someday and engulf his face. He is wearing a

pinky ring, a dark suit, a gold watch, and, on his face, a

mustache and a look of incredible seriousness. Loretta is

Italian, 37. Her black hair, done in a dated style, is flecked

with grey. She is wearing a dark blouse, black skirt, and

high heels. One of her teeth is framed with gold work.

Mr. Johnny is really timid of life, an overgrown boy, who

hides these qualities behind a veil of dignity.

Loretta is tough and efficient, loyal and watchful; she

watches out for Mr. Johnny, and defends him against life.

BOBO, an Old World Italian waiter, comes over to take their

order.

BOBO:

Are you ready?

MR. JOHNNY

Hello, Bobo. How are you tonight?

BOBO:

Very good, Mr. Johnny.

MR. JOHNNY

We will both have the Salad Ticino.

BOBO:

Uh-huh

MR. JOHNNY

And I'll have the special fish.

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