Ninotchka Page #5

CLOSE SHOT -- RAKONIN

As he sets the breakfast table, his interest in the telephone

conversation increases.

KOPALSKI'S VOICE

Yes, everything is here. The necklace

too. All fourteen pieces... What?

No, Monsieur Mercier, the court jewels

of the Duchess Swana consisted of

fourteen pieces. Why don't you check

on that? Naturally, we have all the

necessary credentials.

As the voice continues, we

DISSOLVE TO:

SERVICE STAIRCASE -- HOTEL CLARENCE

Rakonin hurries down the stairs, buttoning his overcoat around

him. He exits through a door to the street.

STREET CORNER NEAR THE HOTEL CLARENCE

WIPE TO:

Rakonin is getting into a taxi.

RAKONIN:

(to taxi driver)

Eight Rue de Chalon.

WIPE TO:

INSERT the House Number "8"

above the doorway of a Parisian apartment house. Camera pulls

back to medium shot of the whole entrance. Into it is striding

a typical Parisian playboy. He is Count Leon d'Algout.

ENTRANCE HALL -- SWANA'S APARTMENT

The door is being opened by Swana's maid. Leon enters like a

man thoroughly at home.

MAID:

Good morning, Count.

LEON:

Good morning.

MAID:

Her Highness is still dressing.

LEON:

(as he walks toward

Swana's door)

That's all right.

LONG SHOT -- SWANA'S ROOM

Swana sits at her dressing table in a negligee. Leon enters

with the easy air of an old friend. He kisses her lightly.

SWANA:

Hello, Leon!

LEON:

Good morning, Swana.

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