The Butler Page #3

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Maynard SLAPS Cecil across the face.

MAYNARD:

Don’t ever use that word son.

That’s the white man’s word.

Filled with hate. Didn’t your

father teach you any better?

INT. HOTEL HALLWAY - DAY - SERVING MONTAGE - 1933

Cecil runs through the hall with a tray dressed in a suit.

He’s training to be a proper butler.

MAYNARD:

Slow Down!

INT. HOTEL BAR - DAY - 1933

Maynard teaches Cecil how to make a martini, shaking with

style. He twists off the top and effortlessly pours.

MAYNARD:

You gotta look ‘em in their eyes.

See what it is they want.

Cecil watches attentively.

INT. HOTEL HALLWAY - DAY - 1933

Maynard teaches Cecil how to clean a candelabra, cleaning

each piece by hand.

INT. HOTEL LOBBY - LATE NIGHT - 1933

Cecil spit shines eight pairs of men’s shoes, making sure his

reflection is on every pair.

INT. HOTEL BAR - DAY - 1933

Cecil continues to watch Maynard make martinis.

MAYNARD:

See what it is they need...

INT. HOTEL HALLWAY - DAY - 1933

Cecil shows a couple to a hotel room, carrying their luggage.

8.

CECIL:

Right this way.

INT. HOTEL BAR - DAY - 1933

Cecil pours martinis alongside Maynard.

MAYNARD:

Anticipate.

INT. HOTEL DINING ROOM - DAY - 1933

Cecil serves martinis to older white ladies. With one hand,

he holds he tray, with the other, he goes to move a purse to

make room. The lady abruptly snatches her purse away.

CECIL:

I’m - I’m sorry ma’am.

INT. HOTEL BAR - DAY - 1933

Maynard and Cecil put the finishing touches on martinis.

MAYNARD:

Smile with your eyes.

EXT. POOL - DAY - 1933

At the head of the pool, Cecil is drenched in sweat. He

holds a tray with grilled cheese sandwiches and chilled Coca

Colas. Three WHITE TEENAGERS, Cecil’s age, frolic and lounge

in the pool.

INT. HOTEL BAR - DAY - 1933

Maynard watches Cecil finish the martinis.

MAYNARD:

Perfect.

INT. HOTEL LOBBY - LATE NIGHT - 1933

Cecil looks up from spit shining shoes and smiles. He really

likes his new job.

9.

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