The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Page #5

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GANDALF (CONT'D)

...for which I am very thankful.

ANGLE ON:

Hobbits look up exclaiming in wonder and excitement as the

cart bearing Gandalf and Frodo rolls past the Green Dragon

Inn...towards... Wide on: The party field. Where scOrcs of

Hobbits are busy preparing for the big night.

GANDALF (CONT'D)

Ah, the long expected party. So, how is

the old rascal? I hear it's going to be

a Party of Special Magnificence.

FRODO:

You know Bilbo...he's got he whole place

in an uproar.

GANDALF:

Oh, well...that should please him.

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9.

CONTINUED:

FRODO:

Half the Shire's been invited...

GANDALF:

Good gracious, me.

FRODO:

He's up to something.

GANDALF:

Oh, really?

Frodo shoots a knowing look, as Gandalf averts his eyes.

FRODO:

Alright then..keep your secrets. Before

you came along we Bagginses were very

well thought of.

GANDALF:

Indeed?

FRODO:

Never had any adventures or did anything

unexpected.

GANDALF:

If you're referring to the incident with

the Dragon...I was barely involved...all

I did was give your Uncle a little nudge

out the door.

FRODO:

Whatever you did...you've been officially

labelled as a Disturber of the Peace.

GANDALF:

Oh, really?

ANGLE ON:

ODO PROUDFOOT looks up as the Cart passes by, deeply

suspicious.

CUT TO:

EXT. HOBBITON -- DAY

CRANE UP:

As the cart rattles into the small village of Hobbiton...a

quaint rustic settlement, nestled amongst rolling green hills

and large trees.

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10.

CONTINUED:

The Hobbits live in Hobbit Holes: neat burrows dug into the

grassy hillside, with round doors and cute front gardens.

ANGLE ON:

Excited children, chasing after the cart.

CLOSE ON:

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