Trailer Park
Steve Sindoni
Stephen Sindoni
43 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 417-1884
steve_sindoni@yahoo.com
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EXT.
MOVING DAY- CHATWORTH, GEORGIA (AERIAL SHOT)
Camera pans over the CITY OF ATLANTA, Georgia showing the
LARGE BUILDINGS and SKYCRAPERS. Then the camera zooms down to
the I-75 EXPRESSWAY and FOCUSES in on the busy traffic. The
camera zooms in on a 50 FOOT MOVING TRUCK heading north. The
camera pans up and over a MOUNTAIN. Camera zooms down on to a
highway and centers on a 50’ft moving truck rolling towards
its destination.
MUSIC: BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE- (ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY)
END CREDITS:
EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK- SPRING DAY
The camera pans over the mobile home park and FOCUSES on the
MOVING VAN as it enters the grounds of the property. Camera
then ZOOMS IN on a LARGE SIGN that reads: MOUNTAIN VIEW
MOBILE HOME PARK.
Directly opposite at the entrance is another LARGE SIGN in
BOLD RED LETTERS that reads:
YOU HAVE THREE CHOICES
1) KEEP OUT
2) GET ARRESTED
3) GET SHOT
NO TRESPASSING
DON’T RISK IT!
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EXT. OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK
MANAGEMENT OFFICE.
SPEEDY MURPHY the MAIL MAN dressed in short pants age 40 is
filling the tenant cluster boxes outside of the management.
He now enters the trailer park management office.
INT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MANAGEMENT TRAILER PARK OFFICE.
OPENING SCENE:
SPEEDY MURPHY drops the hand full of mail into KITTY’S in box
on her desk.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Good morning KITTY! Good morning VICKIE LYNN. How y’all doing
on this fine spring day?
KITTY KELLY
Good morning Speedy. You’re just in time for a cup of that
Star Bucks coffee I bought last week. Make me a cup to, while
you at it.
Speedy heads for the BACK OF THE OFFICE where the coffee,
half and half crème, and sugar are located. Kitty also age 40
starts OPENING her MAIL. VICKIE LYNN age 18 can be seen
SITTING At her desk with a MEMO PAD listening to the
telephone calls that are on the ANSWERING MACHINE.
TELEPHONE RINGS, interrupting the playing of the messages
left over the weekend.
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VICKIE LYNN
Good Morning, thank you for calling the Mountain View Mobile
Home Park. How may I help you today? ….Pause…… she’s busy
right now, can I take a message? A COYOTE Mr. Ballard….
HOWLING all night? You say it sounds like it’s coming from
behind JW WEST’S PLACE? Oh No! I’ll have Mama call you back
Mr. Ballard. Okay bye.
Phone rings again and Vickie Lynn completes writing down
information on her memo pad.
VICKIE LYNN
Good Morning, Mountain View Mobile Home Park. May I help you?
….Pause…… A WOLF? A VAMPIRE or a DAWG in heat, Mr. Canton….
HOWLING all night? You say it sounds like it’s coming from
behind the JW WEST’S gray trailer? Okay, I’ll have mama call
you back, Bye.
Good Morning, thank you for calling The Mountain View Mobile
Home Park. How may I help you today? ….Pause…… A WOLF or a
VAMPIRE Mr. Canton…. HOWLING all night? You say it sounds
like it’s coming from behind JW WEST’S PLACE? Oh, my! I’ll
have Kitty call you right back Mr. Canton.
Vickie Lynn puts down the phone and walks over to Kitty’s
desk with both messages in her hand.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, you need to take a look at these messages. We have a
serious problem you need to take care of ASAP! Mr. Ballard
and Mr. Canton just called and said there hearing weird
sounds. They say it sounds like howling. The noise starts
around midnight and lasts until morning. They say it sounds
like a COYOTE, a WOLF, or maybe even a VAMPIRE. The sounds
are coming from behind JW WEST’S place. The man that just
moved in with his boy Junior, in the gray trailer.
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KITTY KELLY
Okay Vickie Lynn, I’ll have Pops go over there tonight and
check it out. It’s probably just some stray dogs getting
their freak on!
Kitty picks up the telephone and quickly dials a telephone
number into the touch pad.
KITTY KELLY
Good morning Pops. We’ve got a little problem; can you swing
by the office? Oh, can you tell Peewee that I got some mail
for him from the Government. Thanks Pops.
Speedy returns with two cups of coffee in hand. He hands
Kitty a cup of coffee in a ceramic cup and takes a seat
located in front of Kitty’s desk. And he begins to take a
large swallow of Joe, in his Styrofoam to go cup.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Here’s your coffee Kitty, light and sweet just the way you
like it.
KITTY KELLY
Well thank you Speedy, that’s mighty sweet of you.
The management door of the office opens with POPS PRUITT age
60 and PEEWEE age 45 walking towards Kitty’s desk. Pops
Pruitt’s FACE is SMUDGED with DIRT. He’s been working
underneath a trailer taking apart a cracked water line.
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POPS PRUITT
Pops HOLDS UP a piece of PVC plastic tubing. He now PULLS an
old stained but CLEAN RAG from his BACK POCKET and WIPES the
grime and SWEAT from his FACE.
Kitty, here’s the piece we need. Are you going to town today?
Or do you want me to get it when I go?
KITTY KELLY
I’m going into town later I’ll pick it up when I go. Hey,
we’ve been getting phone calls all morning about strange
noises coming from behind JW West’s place. Mr. Ballard and
Mr. Canton are saying it sounds like a COYOTE or a WOLF
HOWLING at the moon. The noises start at around midnight and
can be heard all night.
POPS PRUITT
No problem Kitty. After the card game tonight, me and the
boys, we’ll all go out there to JW West’s Place and take a
look around.
KITTY KELLY
Thanks Pops! I knew I could count on you. Oh, almost forgot
Peewee I got some mail for you. It looks like you got a
letter from the SSI regarding your request for public
assistance.
PEEWEE walks over to Kitty’s desk and takes the mail from
Kitty and starts to open the letter to begin reading it.
But before he can even begin to read it, he gets interrupted.
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SPEEDY MURPHY
Peewee, I ain’t climbing no 40’Foot pole to deliver your mail
to a special box, marked bills. Ain’t no way...? I am
assuming that you meant it as a joke, right?
PEEWEE
Well, you know what they say about assuming. Ha ha ha
POPS PRUITT
Hey, that work of art, took me two days to construct, it’s
for advertisement. I’m going to charge 75 bucks a pop for
them.
KITTY KELLY
That’s why we call you Pops, You always wanting to pop on
somebody.
Everybody laughs, and a happy mood is set in the room.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Peewee, you something else boy… You can’t mail a letter
without putting a stamp on it.
Speedy hands the letter back to Peewee to add the proper
postage.
PEEWEE
You want a stamp on it? Okay…..Here you go….. I can fix that
right now Speedy!
Peewee THROWS the LETTER on the GROUND and starts to STOMP on
it.
POPS PRUITT
Hey, Peewee he didn’t say STOMP on it! He said put a STAMP on
it!
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SPEEDY MURPHY
And what about this return address you wrote on the envelope?
How do you expect to get a reply with a return address of
Chatworth, home of the NEWLY WED and NEARLY DEAD?
PEEWEE
Your right Speedy, I plum forgot to write down the Zip
Code!
KITTY KELLY
Kitty takes a sip of her coffee and begins reading her mail.
NO.OH NO, HELL NO!
POPS PRUITT
Something wrong Kitty?
KITTY KELLY
Damn, them Son of a bitches! They’re at it again. Those money
grabbing County boys are at it again! Pops we need to go to
the next Chatworth County Commissioner board meeting.
Something ain’t right! Something just ain’t right! I smell
something brewing here and it don’t smell like coffee!
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Poker Game
EXT. OUTSIDE POPS PRUITT’S MOBILE HOME TRAILER-NIGHT
INT. POPS PRUITT’S LIVING ROOM WHERE THE WEEKLY POKER GAME IS
BEING PLAYED.
MUSIC: THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND (RAMBLIN’ MAN) PLAYING IN
BACKGROUND
Pops, Peewee, BOOGIE POWELL age 42 and Speedy are SEATED at a
round a mahogany round table. Pops begins by SHUFFLING the
playing cards. He then CUTS the cards and DEALS out the
appropriate number of cards to all the players one at a time.
Each player STUDIES his cards and the betting begins.
Peewee puts a dollar bill in the center of the table.
PEEWEE
Here’s a dollar to get things started.
SPEEDY MURPHY
I’m in like flint too!
Speedy adds his dollar bill to the center of the table.
BOOGIE POWELL adds his dollar bill to the center of the
table.
BOOGIE POWELL
Three’s company… I’m in.
POPS PRUITT
All right boys, read them and weep.
Pops adds his dollar bill to the center of the table.
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Everyone takes a little time studying their
deciding to discard or keep the cards there
LIGHTS up an unfiltered camel CIGARETTE and
the left of him on the table. He then takes
the cigarette and STARTS COUGHING….
cards before
holding. Pops
puts the pack to
a LONG DRAG on
BOOGIE POWELL
Pops them cigarettes are going to be the death of you.
POPS PRUITT
You’re probably right Boogie. But I’ve been smoking since I
went into the Army and that was over forty years ago. Shoot
that was when you could get a pack of cigarettes for twenty
five cents. Those were the days. Quitting ain’t so easy. I’ve
tried many times. I’m gonna smoke till I croak!
SPEEDY MURPHY
Have you ever tried using the patch? I hear it works.
POPS PRUITT
Yeah! They work well if you get a hole in your pants and need
to have them patched.
BOOGIE POWELL
Pops, haven’t you ever read the warning label on a pack of
cigarettes?
POPS PRUITT
Warning label? What warning Label? You mean the fine print?
You need a magnifying glass to read that!
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PEEWEE
Pops your always going to be a smoker, joker, and a midnight
toker.
POPS PRUITT
Peewee, I’ve been smoking long before you were an itch in
your daddy’s pants!
SPEEDY MURPHY
Hey Peewee, did that letter you got today have any good news
about your request for SSI public assistance from the
government?
PEEWEE
Nope! Can you believe it, I signed up for Supplemental
Security Income four years ago and this is the second time
I’ve been turned down. There treating me like a redheaded
step child.
BOOGIE POWELL
Now that you mentioned it Peewee, I do some red highlights in
your hair.
SPEEDY MURPHY
If this keeps up, you might have to get a real job.
BOOGIE POWELL
There’s a new temporary employment agency in town called
Exploit. They take advantage of everybody….
POPS PRUITT
I hear they’ll hire just about anyone. As long as you ain’t
blind, crippled or crazy!
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SPEEDY MURPHY
I know there always looking for guys to work at night.
PEEWEE
Are there any requirements?
POPS PRUITT
A ski mask and a gun!
PEEWEE
You guys ain’t playing with a full deck. You playing with the
box!
POPS PRUITT
Pops Pruitt REACHES DOWN into a COLEMAN COOLER under the card
table and HANDS Peewee and the boys an ICED COLD CAN OF BEER.
Don’t worry Peewee, You always have a job with me as the
undercover assistant maintenance man at the Mountain View
mobile Home Park to fall back on.
Boogie goes into his pocket and PULLS OUT a DOZEN scratch off
instant winner LOTTERY TICKETS and HANDS them to Peewee.
BOOGIE POWELL
Here you go Peewee, maybe these lottery instant winner
scratch offs tickets will change your luck.
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PEEWEE
Peewee calls a time out from the game and FEVERISHLY begins
SCRATCHING OFF the instant lottery scratch offs with his
SEVEN INCH Jim Bowie HUNTING KNIFE. Everyone else finishes
off there can of beer. No one seems to be in any hurry to
continue the game.
PEEWEE
If I win the big one Boogie, you and I can take that trip to
Paris, France you’ve always been talking about.
BOOGIE POWELL
Did you know there is a shortage of men in Paris? There’s a
five to one ratio. There are five women for every man.
PEEWEE
I already know what the first question I’m going to ask when
I get off the airplane in Paris, France will be? Who’s got my
five?
SPEEDY MURPHY
Ahh Boogie, what you know about Paris anyway? The only thing
you know about Paris, France is what you read in them
magazines I deliver every week to your mail box.
POPS PRUITT
Lighten up Speedy; don’t go postal on the boy! So what if
Boogie’s a hopeless hoper. Hoping his ship comes in or
hopping he hits the lottery. He can still dream right?
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PEEWEE
Peewee finishes scratching off his entire instant lottery
tickets.
Darn it! No Winners…
Pause… If it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d
have no luck!
POPS PRUITT
How about getting back to this card game and maybe you’ll
have better luck, Peewee!
BOOGIE POWELL
Did you know that the game of poker dates back to 1875 around
the time of the American Civil War?
POPS PRUITT
Boogie you should be on that TV Show Jeopardy. But since your
not, let’s get down to playing poker.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Alex Treveck could use a smart ass contestant named Boogie
the Redneck.
PEEWEE
Boogie if you ever decide to go on Jeopardy, I’ll be right
there in the front row cheering you on.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Boogie, you ain’t smart enough to go on that show anyhow.
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BOOGIE POWELL
Speedy just because you’re a mail man and work for the Post
Office, that doesn’t make you any smarter than me. Matter of
fact, your barely able to spell. Rumor has it; you bribed
somebody downtown to get the job.
SPEEDY MURPHY
I’ll bet you a hundred dollars there isn’t a word in your
limited vocabulary that I can’t spell.
BOOGIE POWELL
Okay Speedy…I’ll take that bet. Put your money where your
mouth is.
SPEEDY POWELL
Anybody else want to take that bet? Put your money on the
table….
POPS PRUITT
Pops Pruitt GOES INTO the Coleman Cooler and PULLS OUT a
PLASTIC CONTAINER with a WAD OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS and
COUNTS OUT a HUNDRED DOLLARS and PUTS IT in the pile.
I’m in. My money’s riding on Boogie.
Peewee GOES INTO his BULGING SOCK and COUNTS OUT a hundred
ONE DOLLAR BILLS and completes the pile.
PEEWEE
I got your back Boogie. I’m down with you!
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BOOGIE POWELL
All you have to do to win the money is spell the word subtle.
I’ll even provide with a hint: If rhymes with the word tuttle
which is spelled t-u-t-t-l-eSPEEDY MURPHY
Without a moment’s hesitation, Speedy quickly falls into
Boogie’s trap and answers the question.
Subtle… Its spelled s-u-t-t-l-e…..
POPS PRUITT
Pops walks over to his bookcase and returns with a Webster’s
dictionary and begins looking up the word.
Okay….Speedy I’ve got the answer. Do you want the good news
or the bad news first?
SPEEDY MURPHY
Give me the bad news first.
POPS PRUITT
The bad news is that you just lost three hundred dollars. The
word subtle is spelled s-u-b-t-l-e. The letter b is silent.
And the good news is that Boogie, Peewee and I are a hundred
dollars richer.
SPEEDY MURPHY
I’d like to get a chance to win some of my money back Boogie.
I’ll bet you another hundred dollars you can’t solve this
riddle?
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BOOGIE POWELL
Okay Speedy I’ll take that bet and solve that riddle.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Here the riddle: What is black and white and red on the
inside?
BOOGIE POWELL
The answer to the riddle is a newspaper.
PEEWEE
It sounds like the right answer to me.
POPS PRUITT
Extra, extra read the about it! It’s a newspaper. That’s the
correct answer. You lost again! Time to pay up Speedy. You
lost again!
SPEEDY MURPHY
Speedy goes into his pocket pulling out his wallet and
reluctantly hands Boogie a crisp new one hundred dollar bill.
You know Boogie, maybe going on the TV show Jeopardy ain’t
such a dumb idea after all.
The whole room breaks out into laughter as Pops hands
everyone another beer. The LAUGHTER gets INTERRUPTED by what
sounds like a COYOTE HOWLING.
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STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooohhhh! Aaaaaaaaaooooooooooohhhhhh!
Aah...aah… aah….aaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
SPEEDY MURPHY
Did you hear that? It sounds like a COYOTE, a WOLF or maybe
even BIG FOOT.
BOOGIE POWELL
There’s no recorded information of anyone ever seeing Big
Foot in Georgia.
POPS PRUITT
Well I ain’t taking no chances tonight. Peewee hand me that
double barrel shot gun and box of shells on the counter.
PEEWEE
Peewee picks up the shot gun and nervously hands both the
shot gun and the box of shells to Pops.
Here you go Pops.
POPS PRUITT
Come on boys, it sounds like the howling is coming from
behind our new tenant JW West’s trailer.
Everyone quickly takes one last gulp of there beer before
heading towards the front door.
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EXT. THE FRONT DOOR OF POPS PRUITT’S TRAILER-MIDNIGHT
They all are seen RUNNING from the house. Pops Pruitt is
holding the SHOT GUN and Peewee’s holding a BASEBALL BAT.
MUSIC: DR. JOHN- (RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME)
EXT. POPS PRUITT’S FOUR DOOR WHITE PICK UP TRUCK IN FRONT
YARD.
Pops and Peewee JUMP INTO the front bench seat of the pick up
truck. Boogie and Speedy sit in the back seat with the
windows wide open. Speedy Murphy is holding a HOCKEY STICK
and Boogie’s wearing a HOCKEY GOALIE’S MASK.
STRANGE SOUND
Aaoohh! Aooohhhh.Aaaaaaaaaoooooooooooooohhhhhhhhh!
BOOGIE POWELL
Pops you need to floor this sucker and put your petal to the
metal, old timer.
Pops Pruitt takes a quick peak in his rear view mirror and is
surprised to see Boogie wearing a hockey goalie’s mask.
POPS PRUITT
Boogie, why are you wearing that darn hockey mask? I got a
shot gun, Peewee’s got a baseball bat, and Speedy Murphy’s
got a hockey stick? We ain’t going to no damn game!
BOOGIE POWELL
Because the last time I went out drinking with you and Peewee
to the Double Trouble Bar, I got my nose busted. I spent two
weeks in the hospital with both of my eyes closed shut and
woke up to find three teeth missing. I ain’t taking no
chances tonight.
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STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh.. Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
SPEEDY MURPHY
It sounds like a mighty big critter making all that noise.
I’m glad I brought this here hockey stick for protection.
POPS PRUITT
Well, whatever it is boys, we about to find out.
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EXT. JW WEST GRAY TRAILER- AFTER MIDNIGHT
Pops, Peewee, Boogie and Speedy JUMP OUT of the pick up truck
with WEAPONS IN HAND. Before they can take another step
closer to the trailer, the HOWLING intensifies.
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh.. Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
Boogie gets so FREIGHTENED by the sound of the HOWLING that
he DROPS his mask on the ground. He quickly picks up the mask
from the ground and nervously places the mask on his face.
Pops now uses his military training to give the orders. He
RAISES his hand and POINTS to the back and NUDGES Peewee and
Boogie to head in that direction. Pops POINTS to Speedy
Murphy and they both CAUTIOUSLY APPROACH the front door to JW
WEST’S trailer. Pops with SHOT GUN IN HAND rings the door
bell.
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About twenty seconds go by without anyone coming to answer
the door. Pops getting impatient decides to knock on the door
to get someone’s attention.
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
POPS PRUITT
The sound is definitely coming from inside the trailer
Speedy. I hope JW is alright? It sounds like their might be a
Coyote in there.
JW WEST an elderly man age 65 comes to the door and steps out
onto the porch to talk to Pops Pruitt.
POPS PRUITT
I’m sorry to bother you at such a late hour, but we been
getting a lot of complaints about strange noises coming from
the direction of your trailer.
JW WEST
Strange noises? What kind of strange noises are you talking
about?
Before Pops Pruitt can even begin to explain…
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
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POPS PRUITT
Them strange noises Mr. West!
JW WEST
Oh, that’s my boy Junior. He’s what the doctor’s call
mentally challenged. Ever since the doctor’s changed Junior’s
medicine, he ain’t been right.
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
POPS PRUITT
Mr. West that don’t sound like no boy to me! You know we
don’t allow barn yard animals on the property.
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
POPS PRUITT
It sounds like you got a wild animal inside. Would you mind
if I went inside to look around, JW?
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh
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JW WEST
I’m sorry but I can’t let you in right now. Why don’t you
come back tomorrow when Junior is sleeping?
POPS PRUITT
If you won’t let me in, I’ll have to call Ms. Kitty and tell
her that you wouldn’t let me into your trailer.
JW WEST
I’m sorry but like I said, I can’t let you in right now.
You’ll have to come back tomorrow when Junior is sleeping?
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
POPS PRUITT
Since you’re refusing to let me in to check out the
disturbance, I’m going to have to call Ms. Kitty right now!
JW WEST
You need to do what you got to do! Sorry Boys.
JW West walks past Pops Pruitt and Speedy Murphy closing the
front door of the trailer behind him.
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EXT. JW WEST’S TRAILER FROM THE REAR.
Peewee is holding his baseball bat and Boogie is wearing his
hockey goalie’s mask and holding a flashlight.
STRANGE NOISES
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
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BOOGIE POWELL
I’m really scared Peewee. What do you think is inside?
STRANGE NOISES
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
PEEWEE
I’m scared too Boogie. Either I spilled some beer on me, or I
think I just wet my pants.
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EXT. FRONT LAWN OF JW WEST’S TRAILER PROPERTY.
Pops Pruitt sitting in the driver’s seat of the pick up truck
where he takes out a Cellular phone from the glove box. He
then dials the telephone and makes a call.
INTERCUT BETWEEN POPS PRUITT AND KITTY KELLY
POPS PRUITT
Hi, Kitty. It’s Pops. Sorry to call you so late. I went over
to JW’s trailer to investigate those howling noises. There
are some crazy sounds coming from inside of his trailer. When
I asked JW to let me in, he told me to come back tomorrow.
From the sounds I’m hearing, it sounds like he’s got either a
Coyote or a Wolf as a pet inside.
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EXT. KITTY KELLY’S TRAILER
INT. KITTY KELLY’S BEDROOM.
KITTY KELLY
It sounds like you got we got some midnight madness going on
here Pops. I’ll call the Sheriff and have him meet you down
at the West trailer.
Kitty quickly dials the main number down at the Police
station and calls to speak to the local sheriff.
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INTERCUT BETWEEN KITTY KELLY AND SHERIFF MCGREEVY
EXT. CHATWORTH POLICE STATION
INT. SHERIFF MCGREEVY’S OFFICE
Phone rings five times before it gets picked up by SHERIFF
MCGREEVY age 45.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Sheriff McGreevy’s Office, McGreevy speaking. How may I help
you?
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KITTY KELLY
Sheriff, this is Kitty Kelly. I’d like to report a
disturbance at the Mountain View Mobile Home Park. I
need you to send someone out tonight to go down to JW
WEST’S trailer. I think he’s got a Coyote or a Wolf in
there with him. Pops Pruitt our maintenance man is
already down there and he’ll be waiting for you.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
I’ll personally be out there in twenty minutes Miss Kelly and
find out what’s going on, don’t you worry. Bye
DEPUTY GILROY age 29 is seen walking into the Sheriff’s
office with a box of Crispy Crème Donuts and two large
containers of hot coffee.
DEPUTY GILROY
Here you go! Boss!
Deputy Gilroy sits down and takes a jelly donut out of the
box and dunks it into his container of coffee. Sheriff
McGreevy reaches into the box and picks out a chocolate
doughnut with sprinkles and takes a large bite out of it.
DEPUTY GILROY
Did you know that there were ten thousand banks robbed last
year in America?
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SHERIFF MCGREEVY
I didn’t know that Goob!
DEPUTY GILROY
But there were only four Crispy Crème’s robbed in that same
time frame.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
So what’s your point Goob!
DEPUTY GILROY
I’m going to take all my money out of the bank tomorrow and
invest it in Crispy Crème. Because I know my money will be
safe there, they hardly ever get robbed! You can always a cop
sitting in a patrol car in their parking lot.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
You mean, sleeping in their parking lot!
DEPUTY GILROY
Yeah! But don’t tell anybody…
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
When I joined the police force ten years ago, I was a lean,
mean, fighting machine. And from all these doughnuts I’ve
been eating, look at me now Goob?
The Sheriff stands up and lifts up his shirt and puts both
hands on his big belly, patting his stomach like a tom-tom
drum.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
I look like the Pillsbury Popping Fresh Doughboy!
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Scene #3
Continued
DEPUTY GILROY
Well, now that you mentioned it Sheriff, you might need to go
on a diet.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
I need to lose about fifty pounds.
DEPUTY GILROY
I heard about this diet in Iraq that can help you instantly
lose fifty pounds of unwanted ugly fat.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
What do I have to do?
DEPUTY GILROY
First off, you’ll have to go to Iraq!
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Iraq? Okay, then what do I have to do?
DEPUTY GILROY
Let them cut off your head!
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
You might need to get on that Iraqi diet yourself, Goob.
You’re getting a little plump around the middle. Now pick up
your coffee, we need to go down to the Mountain View Mobile
Home Park and investigate some midnight madness!
CUT TO:
EXT. BACK WINDOW OF JW WEST’S TRAILER.
Boogie uses the flashlight to try to get a closer look
inside. But the window is too high. They need a ladder to be
able to get a better look inside to see what’s going on.
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Scene#3
Continued
BOOGIE POWELL
Can you see anything Peewee? I’m having a hard time seeing
anything with this mask on.
PEEWEE
Nope! It’s too dark out here. Boogie, I think if you can give
me a boost up to the window, I’ll be able to look inside.
Peewee climbs up on Boogie’s shoulders and balances himself.
Boogie now positions himself under the window where the noise
is coming from.
STRANGE SOUND
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
BOOGIE POWELL
Damn Peewee, what the hell is that smell? You smell funky
like a monkey!
Boogie gets a WHIFF of Peewee and becomes NAUSEOUS and DIZZY.
Boogie DROPS Peewee like a TON OF BRICKS. Peewee is seen
lying on the ground with STAINS on the BACK of his pants. If
appears as though from fear, Peewee has defecated on himself.
Peewee has gotten a WHIFF of himself and he now holds his own
nostrils and begins FANNING himself, trying desperately to
lessen the FUNKY SCENT coming from the seat of his pants.
PEEWEE
I went over to that new Mexican Restaurant in town called the
Twisted Tortilla and had a couple of tacos, and a burrito.
BOOGIE POWELL
Did you see anything while you were by the window?
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Scene #3
Continued
PEEWEE
Nope! I need to get back up there? Can you give me another
boost?
BOOGIE POWELL
Hell No! There ain’t no way we going to ever do that again.
Not now, not ever! We’re just going to have to wait for the
Sheriff.
CUT TO:
EXT. FRONT OF JW WEST’S TRAILER.
Police car shows up with Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy.
Pops with SHOT GUN and Speedy with HOCKEY STICK in hand WALK
over to the police car. Peewee with his BASEBALL BAT and
Boogie with his GOALIE HOCKEY MASK also WALK towards the
police car. As they all reach the police car, the HOWLING
continues.
STRANGE NOISES
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
POPS PRUITT
Sheriff, I think there’s a Coyote or a Wolf inside. JW
refuses to let me inside to investigate.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Is there a garbage dump around here? What’s that smell...????
PEEWEE
Smells like a taco or a burrito to me Sheriff.
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Scene#3
Continued
Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy get out of the patrol car
and walk quickly towards the front door of the trailer.
Sheriff McGreevy loudly knocks on the door. Twenty seconds
elapse before the Sheriff now becoming impatient knocks on
the door again.
STRANGE NOISES
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
JW West answers the door and closes the door behind and
stands outside with the officers. Pops, Speedy, Peewee and
Boogie wearing his Goalie’s hockey mask are all waiting in
the front yard.
JW WEST
Is there a problem officer?
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Yeah! I got a call from Ms. Kelly the property Manager and
she said that you have some wild animals howling late at
night inside your trailer.
JW WEST
What wild noises are you talking about Sheriff?
STRANGE NOISES
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh!
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Those strange Noises! What do you have in there a Coyote?
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Scene #3
Continued
JW WEST
That ain’t no Coyote Sheriff, it’s my son Junior.
JW West opens the door and lets the officers in while Pops,
Peewee, Speedy and Boogie wait anxiously outside.
INT: JW WEST TRAILER
As the Sheriff and Deputy walk towards the direction of the
howling they can now see the trailer is a total mess with
unpacked boxes. Sheriff McGreevy approaches the room; he
takes the safety off of his revolver. Deputy Gilroy following
in close pursuit also takes the safety off his gun.
STRANGE NOISES
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh
Sheriff slowly opens the door to a cold and dark room. You
can see a man lying on a bed gyrating from side to side. The
bed is making loud banging noises as it violently rocks back
and forth lifting itself off the bedroom floor.
STRANGE NOISES
Aaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooooohhhhhh! Aooooohh... Aaaoooohhh!
Aaaaaaaaoooooohhhhhhhhh
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Mr. West you got a sick boy here. I’m going to have to call
for an ambulance and have Junior taken to the hospital.
JW WEST
Sheriff, I think my boy Junior is possessed by the devil. I
think the boy needs to have an exorcist. Maybe get some teeth
taken out. They need to do something! The boy’s off the hook!
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Scene#3
Continued
Sheriff McGreevy puts a call out on his two way radio and
calls the dispatcher down at the station house for an
ambulance.
CUT TO:
EXT. FRONT OF JW WEST’S TRAILER.
The ambulance arrives with SIRENS and lights FLASHING. Two
medics dressed in blue uniforms pull out a stretcher from the
back of the vehicle. They both head for the front door of the
trailer. Pops holding his SHOT GUN, Speedy holding his HOCKEY
STICK, Peewee holding his BASEBALL BAT, and Boogie wearing
his HOCKEY GOALIE’S MASK, all watch from the front lawn.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Who do you think the stretcher is for Pops?
POPS PRUITT
Your guess is as good as mine, Speedy?
PEEWEE
Yeah! The suspense is killing me!
BOOGIE POWELL
Peewee, you need to go home and change them damn pants, the
smell of you is killing me!
As the medics make there way from the trailer to the
ambulance, you can see a man with long black hair with a
beard in a STRAIGHT JACKET gyrating from side to side
STRAPPED to the stretcher HOWLING.
Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy walk out of the trailer
and head straight over to talk to Pops and the boys.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
What we got here boys is a case of midnight madness. And
Peewee, if you don’t get moving, I’m going to give a summons
for air pollution!
Everyone is seen laughing and using their hands as a fan
trying to get rid of Peewee’s foul odor.
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Scene #4
EXT. CHATWORTH COUNTY COURT HOUSE BUILDING
INT.RECEPTIONIST WAITING AREA OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
OFFICE.
MUSIC: THE O’JAYS- (FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY)
JONATHAN MAXWELL age 45 dressed in a blue double breasted
Suit wearing a powder blue silk tie with matching
handkerchief. Jonathan is standing next to his Lawyer Murray
Spitzer age 40. Murray is also dressed in a suit holding a
large black briefcase HANDCUFFED to his wrist. They are
accompanied by Mr. Maxwell’s Body Guard Rocco Rinaldi age 32
and Mr. Maxwell’s Personal Secretary Sherry Zooker age 28 who
is also holding a black brief case.
Camera ZOOMS in on Mr. JONATHAN MAXWELL as he goes through
the motions of readying himself for the meeting. He RUNS his
FINGERS through his hair, ADJUSTS his tie while SHRUGGING his
shoulders and BUTTONS his suit jacket.
A blonde headed 25 year old receptionist picks up her
telephone and is seen taking an internal telephone call.
RECEPTIONIST
Good Morning. You’re Mr. Jonathan Maxwell of Maxwell
Enterprises. Mr. Bradshaw is expecting you. I’ll let him know
that you are here. It should only be a couple of minutes; Mr.
Bradshaw is having the conference set up for the meeting.
Jonathan walks over to the window and motions to his Lawyer
MURRAY SPITZER to come over and have a final conversation
before entering the meeting.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Murray, is all the money I requested you to bring to the
meeting in the briefcase?
MURRAY SPITZER
Yes, Mr. Maxwell all the money is here as instructed.
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Scene #4
Continued
JONATHAN MAXWELL
It’s hard to believe that a million dollars in crisp new one
hundred dollar bills fits so neatly into your brief case.
MURRAY SPITZER
There’s even a little room left over for a sandwich.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Is that roast beef I smell? After we make this deal, you’ll
have enough money for a chain of sandwich shops.
Jonathan now motions ROCCO RINALDI and SHERRY ZOOKER to come
over and join in on the conversation to get their final
instructions.
ROCCO RINALDI
It smells like they got a New York style deli around here
somewhere?
JONATHAN MAXWELL
After the meeting you can ask Murray where that restaurant is
located. Right Murray?
SHERRY ZOOKER
I have the proposals and blueprints with all the reports as
you requested, Mr. Maxwell.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
When everything goes as planned, this business deal will be
another winning proposition. Let’s chalk up another big score
for Maxwell Enterprises.
ROCCO RINALDI
There’s nothing to it, but to do it.
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Scene#4
Continued
CUT TO:
The phone rings and the receptionist is seen taking a
telephone call.
RECEPTIONIST
Mr. Maxell, Mr. Bradshaw will see you now.
The receptionist gets up from behind her desk and opens the
door that leads into the interoffice. Mr. Maxwell confidently
walks thru the door and his entourage follows along in close
pursuit.
The camera FOLLOWS the group from Maxwell Enterprises down a
LONG CORRIDOR which leads to a conference room. The camera
ZOOMS IN on MR.BILLY BRADSHAW who is seated at the head of
the conference room table.
Mr. BILLY BRADSHAW age 50 with salt and pepper gray hair
STANDS UP as everyone enters the room and WALKS OVER to the
entry way and FIRMLY SHAKES each one of there hands. Mr.
Maxwell finds a POWER SEAT in the room and Murray Spitzer
takes a seat to his right while Rocco Rinaldi and Sherry
Zooker take seats to his left.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
We at Maxwell Enterprises have done a considerable amount of
research on building a large scale community project in
Chatworth. With the help and support of the County
Commissioner’s office what we are about to discuss can become
a reality.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Well, I’m happy you have chosen our county. Not many people
know about the Northwest Georgia Mountains. Were only 90
miles north of Atlanta and 40 miles southeast of Chattanooga,
Tennessee. Chatworth County is a perfect spot for your
development project. It’s a place of beauty, comfort and
excitement just waiting to be discovered.
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Scene#4
Continued
JONATHAN MAXWELL
My Assistant Sherry Zooker will fill us all in on the plan.
Sherry is highly educated, and is SEDUCTIVELY attractive. She
uses her good looks to her advantage. Sherry can be a
distraction even to Mr. Maxwell.
Sherry opens her black brief case and lays out a set of
blueprints on the conference table. She now passes out
reports and statistics for all to study.
SHERRY ZOOKER
We at Maxwell Enterprises have come to the conclusion that
the weather here in Chatworth Georgia is a major factor in
our decision to build our major project here. The average
winter temperature is thirty nine degrees and in summer the
average temperature is eighty. There are only fifty days
below freezing here, making this a prime location.
Maxwell Enterprises has already purchased three quarters of
the land necessary to build on. Murray Spitzer and his legal
team are negotiating to buy out the remaining properties so
that we can begin construction. Once all the land is
purchased, we plan to build million dollar luxury homes,
Townhouses, Condominiums, tennis courts, golf courses and a
private jetport.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Are you a wealthy man Mr. Bradshaw?
BILLY BRADSHAW
No, not by any means Mr. Maxwell. I am as what you would
refer to as upper middle class.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
So like most upper middle class Americans, you’re broke on a
higher level. Well, Mr. Bradshaw today is your lucky day!
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Scene#4
Continued
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Mr. Spitzer would you open the brief case and show Mr.
Bradshaw how lucky he is about to become?
Murray Spitzer takes the HANDCUFF off of his left wrist and
places the large black briefcase in the center of the
conference room table for all to see.
The camera ZOOMS in on the CENTER of the conference room
table and VIEWS THE CONTENTS of the large black BRIEF CASE.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
It’s a million dollars Mr. Bradshaw. Do you have any
questions?
BILLY BRADSHAW
Well for starters, is that Roast beef I smell? Is that Arby’s
Roast Beef sandwich part of the deal?
JONATHAN MAXWELL
If that’s what it takes to get your attention, Yes! If that’s
okay with you Murray?
MURRAY SPITZER
I have no problem with that Mr. Maxwell. No problem at all.
BILLY BRADSHAW
A million dollars is a nice way to start a business
association Mr. Maxwell.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
You can call it your 401K retirement fund. All we want in
return is your help in getting all the property and rights to
the land needed to complete our development project. What is
your answer Mr. Bradshaw?
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Scene#4
Continued
BILLY BRADSHAW
Well, my momma didn’t raise me stupid. But my daddy, he sure
as hell tried! If momma was alive, she’d tell me to take the
money. I’m in. So where do I fit in?
MURRAY SPITZER
The Mountain View Mobile Home Park is the key property and
crucial to making his project a success. I have tried several
times calling Ms. Kelly and she won’t return any of my phone
calls. I even tried sending her a letter. We need your help
in convincing Ms. Kelly that it is in her best interest to
talk to us about selling the property.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Knowing Kitty the way I do, you’re going to have a tough time
convincing her to sell. The Mountain View Mobile Home Park
has been in the family for three generations.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Well, there are a million reasons on the table why you need
to figure out a way for her to sell!
BILLY BRADSHAW
Well I may have to play a stump card.
ROCCO RINALDI
I gamble in Atlantic City in Jersey with the boys and I’ve
never heard of a stump card. What’s a stump card?
BILLY BRADSHAW
Stump Mitchell is the Chatworth County Inspector and Ole
stump can find enough violations at the Mountain View Mobile
Home Park to cause Kitty some serious money problems.
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Scene #4
Continued
JONATHAN MAXWELL
I’m willing to bet a million dollars that Stump Mitchell can
find a million violations to help Ms. Kelly reconsider
selling the mobile Home Park.
BILLY BRADSHAW
I’ll get on it right away Mr. Maxwell. Stump will be out
there tomorrow with two additional inspectors. He’ll go over
that Mobile Home Park with a magnifying glass looking for
violations.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
There are a lot of big money foreign investors counting on
you. You’ve got thirty days to make this work. As of right
now, you have a million dollars. There’s plenty more where
that came from. This is the first of many installments. Tell
the other members to expect a call from Murray Spitzer my
legal attorney. There participation will net each of them one
hundred thousand dollars.
Jonathan Maxwell gets up from his seat and walks over to the
head of the conference table. He then shakes hands with Mr.
Bradshaw. Sherry Zooker puts papers back into her briefcase.
Murray Spitzer closes the black brief case and hands it to
Mr. Bradshaw. Rocco Rinaldi walks toward the exit door of the
conference room.
CUT TO:
INT. COUNTY COURT HOUSE 2ND FLOOR ELEVATOR.
Jonathan Maxwell,Rocco Rinaldi, Sherry Zooker and Murray
Spitzer all get into the elevator heading down to the lobby.
Rocco Rinaldi because of his muscularity appears
uncomfortable in his suit.
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Scene#4
Continued
ROCCO RINALDI
Don’t worry Mr. Maxwell. I got plan b covered.
Everything is going to work out.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
That’s why you’re here Rocco! You’re my insurance policy.
ROCCO RINALDI
Whatever Mr. Maxwell wants, Rocco gets! Rocco will Rock
your world….
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Make sure you call the boys in New York and let them know
that we need there services down here in Georgia.
ROCCO RINALDI
No Problem, Mr. Maxwell. Whatever Mr. Maxwell wants, Rocco
gets!
Mr. Maxwell looking down at his watch realizes it is now
lunch time. He then puts his RIGHT HAND on his FOREHEAD and
does his IMPRESSION of the popular TV character COLUMBO.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Oh Murray! Sherry, Rocco and I are going out for lunch. We’ll
all catch up with you later back at the hotel. That should
give you plenty of time to get down to Arby’s and not miss
out on there lunch specials!
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Scene #5
EXT.MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK MANAGEMENT OFFICE TRAILER.
INT. INSIDE MANAGEMENT OFFICE.
MUSIC: MARSHALL TUCKER BAND- (HEARD IT IN A LOVE SONG)
Kitty is STANDING in the rear of her office UPDATING a
SCEDULING BOARD with a MAGIC MARKER. Pops ENTERS the office
and NODS to Vickie Lynn as he WALKS PAST. Vickie Lynn is BUSY
on the TELEPHONE talking to her BOYFRIEND and hardly takes
notice of Pops wearing a WHITE PAINTING CAP carrying a PAINT
BRUSH and PAINT CAN.
POPS PRUITT
Good Morning Kitty. You were right about midnight madness. JW
West’s boy Junior has got some serious medical problems. The
boy thinks he’s a coyote! He’s got a couple of screws loose.
This is one thing I can’t fix!
KITTY KELLY
It sounds like Junior needs a good Psychiatrist.
POPS PRUITT
After last night, I could use a good mixologist. You know
someone who knows how to make a good strong drink?
KITTY KELLY
I hear you! Pops there’s a County commissioner’s meeting at 3
o’clock today at the County Court house and I’d like for you
to attend the meeting with me.
POPS PRUITT
I’ll swing by after I get done painting Mr. Ballard’s trailer
and we can drive down together.
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Scene #5
Continued
KITTY KELLY
Vickie Lynn are you still talking to that boy on the
telephone? All he wants to do is get into your pants. That
boy Arlo Thompson is up to no good. He’s working on a night
move.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, why do you always have something to say about Arlo?
KITTY KELLY
Honey, you need to careful. You don’t need to be in no rush
to have some young uneducated fool like Arlo trying to take
advantage of you!
Speedy Murphy now enters the front door of the management
office and drops the daily mail on Kitty’s desk.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Good Morning Ladies. Good morning Pops.
Speedy heads towards the coffee pot and pours a cup of
coffee. He then sits down across from Kitty and puts a STACK
of COUPONS for a MEXICAN DINNER at the TWISTED TORTILLA on
Kitty’s desk.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Kitty have you ever been over to your tenant Poncho’s
new Mexican Restaurant in town called the Twisted
Tortilla?
POPS PRUITT
Be careful…Watch out for them Taco’s or Burrito’s…..I hear
they can be hazardous to your health. And the gas can be more
powerful than a locomotive. Don’t take my word for it, just
ask your brother Peewee about it.
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Scene#5
Continued
SPEEDY MURPHY
What do you say Kitty? Would you like to have dinner with me
on Saturday night?
KITTY KELLY
Sure why not. It sounds like fun. I’ll just have to take my
chances.
POPS PRUITT
No, I think you need to take a Depends diaper with you. It
might come in handy.
KITTY KELLY
Kitty…you think so?
POPS PRUITT
…Absolutely…Yes in deed!
Pops WALKS around the desk and WHISPERS something into
Kitty’s ear.
POPS PRUITT
I’ve been around here for well over thirty years; there isn’t
much that gets past me. Every time Speedy walks in this
office, he just about trips on himself. It’s pretty obvious
that he’s got a thing for you. The boys got it bad.
KITTY KELLY
Don’t you have some painting left to do at the Ballard
Trailer?
POPS PRUITT
Yeah, I’ll catch up to you later, bye.
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Scene #6
EXT. THE CHATWORTH COUNTY COURT HOUSE- DAYTIME
MUSIC: THE TRAVELING WILBURY’S- (I WON’T BACK DOWN)
INT.SECOND FLOOR WAITING AREA OUTSIDE THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONER’S MONTHLY MEETING ROOM.
Pops Pruitt and Kitty Kelly are seating outside of the
commissioner’s office.
KITTY KELLY
Thanks for meeting me down here today. The County Board of
Commissioners is having a very important meeting concerning
new mobile home park regulations. It looks like there could
be some stiffer fines for non compliance mandated by the
state of Georgia.
POPS PRUITT
Sounds like just another way for the County to legally
justify stealing money from all of the mobile home park
owners and residents.
KITTY KELLY
Yeah! I expect some big surprises from the County
Commissioner Billy Bradshaw at this meeting today.
Kitty pulls out the letter from her purse and rereads it.
Pops waits until Kitty is finishing reading the letter before
you asks Kitty if he can read it.
POPS PRUITT
Kitty can I read the letter?
KITTY KELLY
Sure thing Pops.
Pops puts on what looks like a pair of binocular sized
reading glasses. Kitty now hands him the letter to read.
After a couple of minutes Pops begins to laugh.
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Scene#6
Continued
POPS PRUITT
Ha ha ha ha ha...Ha ha ha ha ha!
KITTY KELLY
What’s so funny?
POPS PRUITT
The names of all of the Chatworth County Board Members on
this letter. Just about of these board members are about as
crooked as a day is long.
Pops Pruitt points at the letter and line items each person’s
name. Pops begins to describe the County Board members.
POPS PRUITT
Billy Bradshaw was born and raised in Chatworth. He’s been
the County Commissioner for the last ten years. Billy always
wears a suit with a bowtie. Rumor has it; Billy Bradshaw and
the other four board members have been secretly taking bribes
and getting kickbacks from the people who they were elected
to serve.
KITTY KELLY
I’m not surprised!
POPS PRUITT
Clyde Jenkins is a former high pressure used car salesman.
Back in the day, Clyde tried to sell me a car. When I asked
him what the lowest price was on the car, he threw the car’s
sticker price on the ground!
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Scene#6
Continued
Pops looks at the letter again and studies the next name.
POPS PRUITT
Scooter Tanner and I go way back. Now Scooter he loves
horses! I used to always see him down at the stables on
Saturday’s going out horse back riding. The thing about
Scooter that most people around here don’t know is that
Scooter has got a major gambling problem. I’ve seen him
bet on two cock roaches running across the floor!
Pops looks at the letter again and studies the next name.
POPS PRUITT
Then there’s tan Tommy Tillman. He spends most of his
off time fishing on his boat. He’s got a place somewhere
down in what he calls the redneck Riviera in Panama City
Florida. Tommy is getting up there in years. He’s
probably going to use his 401K savings and hush money
for his retirement to Florida.
Pops looks at the letter again and studies the name of the
last member on the County board.
POPS PRUITT
Well lookie here, Ronnie Wilkerson! I remember when he
was in diapers. Isn’t that your cousin Kitty?
KITTY KELLY
You’ve got a good memory Pops! Ain’t much that doesn’t
get past you? Ronnie and I used to be close before I
went into the navy. He’s a good guy!
POPS PRUITT
Not too many people in town even know that you and Ronnie are
related. I think you should keep it that way until you can
figure out what’s going on here.
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Scene#6
Continued
CUT TO:
The hallway outside of the meeting room is now filled with
people who can be heard chatting while entering the doorway
of the meeting room. Pops and kitty find a place in line and
wait there turn to enter the room. Kitty and Pops find a seat
turns the middle of the row. There are at least fifty people
who are seated in front of them.
The court appointed county clerk walks to the front of the
room and heads over to the podium and picks up the
microphone. The man is in his early thirties with brown hair.
COUNTY CLERK
The meeting called here today by the Chatworth Georgia County
Commissioners office is about to get started. Please be
seated. This meeting is now in session. Anyone needing a
transcript of today’s proceedings can go to the County
Clerk’s office down the hall in room 201 and ask for a copy
of today’s County Commissioner’s meeting.
A little chatting can be heard while three late arrivers are
seen taking a seat in the back of the room.
Camera zooms in to the front of the meeting room where the
five member County Commissioner’s panel is seated at a long
brown mahogany table. To the left of the table is a
microphone stand on a podium.
A man is his late forties with salt and pepper hair wearing a
blue suit with a yellow bowtie gets up from the table and
walks over to the microphone.
BILLY BRADSHAW
My name is Billy Bradshaw and I’m the Chatworth County
Commissioner. I’d like to thank everyone for being here
today. I see a lot of new faces out there who are attending
one of our meetings for the very first time.
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Scene#6
Continued
BILLY BRADSHAW
I’d like to start this meeting here today by introducing the
County Commissioner’s board members. Starting from my extreme
left at the far end of the table is Mr. Ronnie Wilkerson.
Seated next to him is Mr. Scooter Tanner. Seated next to Mr.
Tanner is Mr. Clyde Jenkins. Seated next to him is Mr. Tommy
Tillman who is the final and fifth member of the board.
Billy Bradshaw pauses for a few seconds and pulls a piece of
paper from his pocket and places it on the podium to begin
reading.
BILLY BRADSHAW
I’d like to also introduce some guests who are seated among
you in the audience. Mr. Jonathan Maxwell is here from New
York City and he represents Maxwell Enterprises. He is here
with members of his Corporation who have taken an interest in
our community.
The camera now zooms into the audience where Mr. Maxwell is
sitting with three other members of his entourage.
Mr. Maxwell is wearing a Black pinned stripe suit with a silk
shimmering Red Tie. Seated to his left is a big muscular
built man wearing a suit in tie named Rocco Rinaldi. Seated
to the right of Mr. Maxwell is a beautiful attractive woman
with dark hair wearing a black mini skirt named Sherry
Zooker. Seated next to Ms. Zooker is Mr. Murray Spitzer who
is Mr. Maxwell’s legal eagle. He has on horn rimmed glasses
and is wearing a brown suit with a matching brown tie.
BILLY BRADSHAW
The new rules and regulations on Mobile Homes as mandated by
the state of Georgia will be passed out to each and every one
of you. There are a lot of new rules and regulations
regarding Mobile Homes in the County. There have also been
changes in zoning which will allows us to now build new
shopping centers, stores, luxury homes, Condominiums and golf
courses.
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Scene #6
Continued
A man and a woman who work for
out the information to all the
Initially nervous chatting can
been passed out the room takes
the County can be seen passing
members in the audience.
be heard. Once the forms have
on silence.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Some of you here have been the owners of mobile home parks as
far back as World War II when needed housing was in short
supply. By a show of hands, how many of you have owned a
mobile home park from the very beginning?
Kitty Kelly looks around the room and sees three people raise
there hands. She now raises her hand making the total number
four.
BILLY BRADSHAW
I see there are four of you out there who have raised your
hands. The laws at that time were far different than they are
today. By a show of hands, how many of you out there can
recall the June 1976 National Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Act?
Twenty members of the audience are seen raising there hands.
Noise and chatter can be heard throughout the audience.
BILLY BRADSHAW
I see about twenty of you who have raised your hands. Well,
for the rest of audience out there who may be unfamiliar with
the June 1976 National Manufactured Housing Construction and
Safety Act ,It was created by the United States Congress to
ensure that all homes were built to tough national standards.
The chatter in the audience is beginning to get louder. Side
bar conversations are taking place throughout the room.
BILLY BRADSHAW
I’d like everyone to take a closer look at the paperwork that
was headed out to each and every one of you earlier.
These forms that you have in your hands will explain all of
the new requirements for mobile home parks that will take
effect immediately.
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Scene#6
Continued
The room now is buzzing with noise and a feeling of
frustration can be felt by most of the people seated in the
audience.
The camera zooms in on Mr. Jonathan Maxwell and his entourage
from Maxwell Enterprises who all have a look of enjoyment on
their faces.
The camera pans around the room before zooming in on the
faces of the entire five Member Chatworth County Commission
Board members seated at the long table.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Does anyone here have any questions?
Everyone in the audience is sitting with a look of
bewilderment on their faces. A man in the front row wearing
an Atlanta Braves baseball cap raises his hand.
BILLY BRADSHAW
You sir, in the front row, please rise and tell us your name.
WALTER JOHNSON a man in his thirties stands up and removes
the Atlanta Braves baseball cap before he proceeds to speak.
WALTER JOHNSON
My name is Walter Johnson, no relation to the great hall of
fame baseball pitcher. I’m the owner of Serenity Hills Mobile
Home Park.
BILLY BRADSHAW
What is your question Mr. Johnson?
WALTER JOHNSON
When will the County Inspections begin?
BILLY BRADSHAW
The County Inspector Mr. Stump Mitchell and his team will be
coming out to do inspections starting tomorrow morning.
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Continued
WALTER JOHNSON
How long do we have to correct a violation of the county
code?
BILLY BRADSHAW
If a violation has been cited by the County Inspectors
office, you will be given sixty days to fix the violation. At
the end of that sixty day period, an inspector will be sent
out to reevaluate the infraction. If the violation goes
unresolved, you will be given a summons and fined which could
result in the possibility of the closing of the Mobile home
Park until all the needed repairs meet the new County Code
safety requirements.
AVERY ADAMS age 35 sitting in the back of the room stands up
without raising his hand to make an angry statement.
AVERY ADAMS
It sounds like your trying to do away with low income housing
in the County!
BILLY BRADSHAW
Does anyone here have any other questions? Since there are no
further questions, this meeting is adjourned. Thank you all
for coming and I hope to see everyone at the next County
Meeting.
Mr. Jonathan Maxwell and his entourage wait until almost
everyone leaves the room like a school fire drill. They are
seen walking towards the Commissioner’s desk. Pops and Kitty
are on the end of the line waiting to exit the room.
CUT TO:
POPS PRUITT
Don’t worry Kitty; I’ve known your great Grandfather Curtis
Kelly since I served under him in Viet Nam. You were the
apple of your Grandfather’s eye. I’ll defend the Mountain
View Mobile Home Park until my dying breath.
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Scene #7
Inspection Day
EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK OFICE
INT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MANAGEMENT OFFICE
MUSIC: GEORGE THOROGOOD- (BAD TO THE BONE)
Vickie Lynn is heard talking on the telephone with a
potential renter quoting Mountain View mobile park rate.
VICKIE LYNN
Mr. Lambert, the monthly lot rent is two hundred dollars.
There’s also a first and last’s month’s rent due at the time
of lease signing. We also require a two hundred dollar
security deposit bringing the total to six hundred dollars.
If you have pets there is a ten dollar a month pet charge.
Administrative late fee on monthly rental is twenty dollars.
If the rent is two weeks late the administrative fee is forty
dollars. And on any returned checks, the returned check fee
for administrative costs is thirty five dollars.
Vickie Lynn is WRITING DOWN information on a company form.
Speedy Murphy ENTERS the office and PLACES the daily MAIL on
Kitty’s desk. Like a CREATURE OF HABIT, Speedy HEADS BACK to
the COFFEE MAKER and pours himself a CUP OF COFFEE.
KITTY KELLY
It sounds like you have someone interested in one of our
rentals.
VICKIE LYNN
Mr. Lambert is coming over later today to use one of the
units.
KITTY KELLY
Imagine what you do if you weren’t so boy crazy and worked
full time? We would never have to worry about a vacancy,
The TELEPHONE RINGS at Vickie Lynn’s desk INTERRUPTING the
conversation.
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Scene #7
Continued
VICKIE LYNN
Good morning, Mountain View Mobile Home Park. How may I help
you?
Pause…. Kitty? Can you hold for a second?
Vickie Lynn places the telephone call on hold and prepares to
transfer the telephone call to Kitty.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, it’s Ronnie Wilkerson from the County Commissioner’s
office.
Kitty nods her head and gives Vickie Lynn the okay to
transfer over the telephone call.
INTERCUT BETWEEN RONNIE WILKERSON AND KITTY KELLY
INT: RONNIE WILKERSON is sitting behind his desk in his
office at the Chatworth County Court house.
RONNIE WILKERSON
Good morning Kitty. I thought that was you at the County
board meeting. I’m sorry I never got a chance to come over to
you and say hello. It’s been at least twenty years since I’ve
seen you. How have you been cousin?
KITTY KELLY
I’m doing fine, Ronnie. Yeah, the last time I saw you we were
saying goodbye at my farewell send off party when I left to
join the U.S. Navy. Wow! Time flies, don’t it?
RONNIE WILKERSON
Tell me about it! While you were in the Navy, I decided to
pursue a career as a lawyer. When I was finished with
school, I returned to Chatworth and married Becky Thompson my
high School sweetheart. Was that your daughter Vickie Lynn
who answered the phone?
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Scene #7
Continued
KITTY KELLY
Yes, that was my daughter Vickie Lynn you were speaking to.
She works here part time in the office with me. Since my
divorce five years ago, it’s been just us two. Vickie Lynn’s
been a blessing.
RONNIE WILKERSON
Yes, sometimes good things come out of bad situations. The
main reason why I’m calling you this morning is give you a
little warning that Stump Mitchell the County Inspector will
be there today to do an inspection of the property.
KITTY KELLY
Well Ronnie, thanks for the heads up. Please say hello to
Becky for me. Remember were family, your always welcome at my
home anytime. Don’t be a stranger.
RONNIE WILKERSON
No, I won’t be a stranger. I’ll have Becky call you and see
if we can make plans to all get together.
CUT TO:
Speedy returns with two cups of coffee in hand and sits down
at Kitty’s desk.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Ronnie Wilkerson and I went to high school together. I used
to watch him bowl down at Regal Lanes in the Wednesday night
league. He’s a terrific bowler. I’ve seen him roll a perfect
game.
Kitty takes a sip of her coffee and starts opening the daily
mail. The door to the management office swings open and three
men walk towards Kitty’s desk. Two of the three men are
wearing khaki green color uniforms with matching caps. The
third man is STUMP MITCHELL age 40 wearing a western red
plaid cotton shirt, blue jeans and a pair of brown pointy
cowboy boots holding a clip board. He now takes the lead and
the other two men walk behind.
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Scene #7
Continued
STUMP MITCHELL
My name is Stump Mitchell and I’m the Chatworth County
Inspector. Were here today to do the inspection of the
Mountain View Mobile Home Park.
KITTY KELLY
Okay! Would you like for me to have our maintenance man Pops
Pruitt escort you around the property?
STUMP MITCHELL
No thank you Ms. Kelly. That won’t be necessary.
The three men walk towards the front door in single file and
are seen walking out the management office front door.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Look what just crawled out from under a rock. That Stump
Mitchell is a snake! He’s bad to the bone!
KITTY KELLY
What do you mean by that Speedy?
SPEEDY MURPHY
He’s a bad seed. My younger brother used to go to school with
him. Stump was always starting fights and causing trouble.
KITTY KELLY
We don’t need any bad seeds around here!
SPEEDY MURPHY
Well I guess I better be going! Thanks For the coffee Kitty.
Bye
KITTY KELLY
Bye.
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Scene #8
EXT. TWISTED TORTILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
INT. DINNER TABLE SET FOR TWO
MUSIC: FREDDY FENDER-(WASTED DAYS AND WASTED NIGHTS)
Camera PANS around the Mexican cantina and ZOOMS in on the
saloon-style PAINTING and ARTWORK depicting old world Mexico.
The camera PANS around the CROWDED main cantina DINING ROOM
floor catching QUICK GLIMPSES of people who are EATING,
DRINKING, LAUGHING and having a GOOD TIME.
Kitty and Speedy are seated at a small table in the crowded
Mexican restaurant with sixty other people having dinner. The
waiter sets down two place settings with silverware and gives
Kitty and Speedy a menu. While Kitty and Speedy are reading
the menu’s the waiter returns bringing with him salsa and
chips with two glasses of water.
SPEDDY MURPHY
I’m glad you decided to have diner with me tonight. I’ve been
meaning to ask you for awhile.
KITTY KELLY
Well, I’m glad you did. This is a very nice place. I’ve heard
a lot about it.
SPEEDY MURPHY
It’s got three levels for dining with a full bar and two
outdoor decks. Pops and Peewee always come down here for
happy hour. This is the place where Boogie got his nose
broken. Luckily for Boogie, the owner Poncho Tortilla and his
three sons were all here that night.
KITTY KELLY
I hear them boys opened up a can of whoop ass on Boogie.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Yeah! They beat the boy silly!
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Scene#8
Continued
Poncho Tortilla walks over to Kitty and Speedy’s table and
welcomes them to his restaurant. Poncho is wearing a black
suit and matching tie.
PONCHO TORTILLA
Thank you both for coming out tonight for diner.
KITTY KELLY
I heard you opened the restaurant about a year ago. I’ve been
meaning to come down here.
PONCHO TORTILLA
Yeah! My wife Lucy and our three sons run the place.
KITTY KELLY
Every time you stop by the office to drop off the rent I
forget to ask you how things are going with the restaurant.
PONCHO TORTILLA
Things are going great! I appreciate you asking. Have you
tried our frozen margaritas? There really good!
KITTY KELLY
No, I haven’t had time yet to check out the menu.
PONCHO TORTILLA
I’ll have two sent over to your table compliments of the
house. Mi Casa is su Casa. Enjoy your evening. It was a
pleasure to see and I hope to see you both more often.
Poncho excuses himself and walks over to the next table. The
waiter introduces himself to Kitty and Speedy and begins to
take their order for dinner.
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Scene#8
Continued
CUT TO:
The hostess is seen escorting Mr. Billy Bradshaw, Mr.
Jonathan Maxwell and his associates from Maxwell Enterprises
to there dinner table. Billy Bradshaw, Jonathan Maxwell,
Murray Spitzer, Sherry Zooker and Rocco Rinaldo all take a
seat at the table.
BILLY BRADSWAW
I think you’ll enjoy the food here Mr. Maxwell. The Twisted
Tortilla is a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
From an architectural standpoint, they took a turn-of-thecentury home and transformed it into a fun, eclectic
neighborhood restaurant and bar. Maybe if the food is good,
I’ll just buy the place!
ROCCO RINALDI
Whatever Mr. Maxwell wants, Mr. Maxwell gets!
The waiter sets down place settings with silverware for
everyone seated at the table and hands each of them a menu.
BILLY BRADSHAW
My, my, what a surprise we have here this evening. Ms. Kitty
Kelly the owner of the Mountain View Mobile Home park is here
tonight having dinner.
Billy Bradshaw points over to the far corner of the room to
where Kitty and speedy are seated having dinner.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Murray, here’s our opportunity to meet Ms. Kelly and set
up a meeting to discuss buying the Mountain View Mobile
Home Park.
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Scene#8
Continued
MURRAY SPITZER
You’re absolutely right!
BILLY BRADSHAW
The best way to do this is let me introduce y’all to Kitty. I
know Kitty a long time. She doesn’t take very well to
strangers.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Great suggestion! Why don’t we all go over to there table. I
see that money Mr. Bradshaw has given you the ability to
think!
Billy Bradshaw gets up from the dinner table and leads the
way straight to Kitty’s table. Murray Spitzer follows in
close pursuit with Sherry Zooker, Rocco Rinaldi and Jonathan
Maxwell taking up the rear.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Well, well, what a surprise to see you here tonight!
KITTY KELLY
Likewise, Billy it’s a surprise seeing you as well.
BILLY BRADSHAW
I’d like to introduce you to Jonathan Maxwell of Maxwell
Enterprises. Mr. Maxwell has big plans for Chatworth County.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Hello Ms. Kelly, I’m sorry to interrupt you when you’re
having dinner. Please accept my apology by allowing me to pay
for your dinner. I’d be highly insulted if you refused my
kindly gesture.
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Scene#8
Continued
KITTY KELLY
Well, since you put it that way Mr. Maxwell, I’ll have to
accept your generous offer.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
I hear the food is very good here. Please order whatever you
like.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Mr. Maxwell and I have had several conversations about the
Mountain View Mobile Home Park.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
I’d like to set up a meeting with you this week to discuss
Maxwell Enterprises purchasing your property.
KITTY KELLY
Selling? Mountain View is not for sale.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
I’m not the kind of man who takes no for an answer very well.
When I hear the word no, it only means that I need additional
information to be able to close a deal. Everyone and
everything has a price.
KITTY KELLY
Maybe you don’t hear so well Mr. Maxwell, so I’ll have to
repeat myself. The Mountain View Mobile Home Park is not for
sale.
MURRAY SPITZER
I’m Murray Spitzer the legal attorney from Maxwell
Enterprises, the man whose phone calls and letters you have
been avoiding. We at Maxwell Enterprises are prepared to make
you a very substantial offer.
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Scene#8
Continued
KITTY KELLY
Mr. Spitzer the answer is still no. I’m going to stand my
ground. You’d be wasting your time and mine. I won’t back
down!
SHERRY ZOOKER
Ms. Kelly my name’s Sherry Zooker. I think you should
reconsider and listen to our proposal and hear what we have
to offer. This deal will make you a wealthy woman.
KITTY KELLY
What part of the word no did you not understand? Was it the N
or the O? I think it’s time I get to dinner; I must ask you
all to go.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Like I said, everyone has their price.
ROCCO RINALDI
Before we go Ms. Kelly, I’d like to introduce myself. My name
is Rocco Rinaldi. I can tell you from working for Maxwell
Enterprises, whatever Mr. Maxwell wants, Mr. Maxwell gets.
KITTY KELLY
Are you trying to intimate me?
Kitty and Speedy nervously get up from the table. Pops
Pruitt, Peewee and Boogie appear out of nowhere. They now get
between Kitty and the Maxwell Enterprises entourage.
POPS PRUITT
Is there a problem here Kitty?
KITTY KELLY
No! They were just leaving. Isn’t that right Mr. Bradshaw?
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Scene#8
Continued
BILLY BRADSHAW
Yes! That’s right! We were just leaving. Bye.
Billy Bradshaw, Jonathan Maxwell, Murray Spitzer, Sherry
Zooker and Rocco Rinaldi all walk back to there table.
Camera zooms in on the Maxwell Enterprises dinner table.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
That Ms. Kelly has a lot of spunk. But she’s no match for
Maxwell Enterprises. Rocco, I want you call some of the boys
in New York and put them on short notice.
ROCCO RINALDI
No problem, Mr. Maxwell. Whatever Mr. Maxwell wants, Rocco
gets!
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Sherry, I’d like you to start calling Ms. Kelly and try to
talk some sense into her. Better yet, go down there and talk
to her.
SHERRY ZOOKER
I’ll call her first thing on Monday Mr. Maxwell. That will
give her a couple of days to cool off.
Camera zooms in on Kitty and Speedy’s dinner table.
KITTY KELLY
I’m glad you guys were here tonight.
POPS PRUITT
We were all down at the bar for happy hour. But right about
now, I ain’t so happy! These boys from New York don’t know
who there messing with. They better stay far away from the
Mountain View Mobile Home Park. Unless of course, they want
me to run rough shot and hit them with some buckshot.
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Scene #9
EXT. THE HOLIDAY RESORT IN DOWNTOWN CHATWORTH
Camera PANS around the SWIMMING POOL area of the Holiday
Resort and ZOOMS in on people SWIMMING in the pool. The
camera then captures JONATHAN MAXWELL sitting to the side of
the pool SIPPING a Bloody Mary cocktail.
MUSIC: ZZ TOP-(LEGS)
Jonathan Maxwell is wearing SUN GLASSES sitting in a lounge
chair in a BATHING SUIT under an umbrella. There is a bowl of
mixed fruit and three glasses of Orange juice on the circular
white table top. Murray Spitzer is SEATED at the table FULLY
DRESSED in a white polo shirt with a tan pair of khaki pants
and tan sandals. Sherry Zooker is SIITING next to Mr. Maxwell
in her PINK REVEALING BIKINI applying suntan oil on her long
SEXY LEGS.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
When your finished with the on the suntan oil, I’d like for
you to rub a little on my back. That’s if it isn’t too much
trouble.
SHERRY ZOOKER
No trouble at all, Mr. Maxwell.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
I must say Sherry; you’re quite a distraction in that pink
bikini.
MURRAY SPITZER
What bikini? Sherry’s hanging by a couple of threads.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
That bikini doesn’t leave much to the imagination.
SHERRY ZOOKER
What you see is what you get. Oh, except for you Murray, I’m
allergic to lawyers. I once got a bad rash from one.
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Scene#9
Continued
MURRAY SPITZER
I bet you did!
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Now, now, don’t be so spiteful, Spitzer! Murray, there are
two kinds of girls. There’s the one you brought home to meet
your mother. And then there’s the second type of girl like
Sherry that you bring home when your mother isn’t home.
Sherry picks up a WHITE TOWELL and the SUNTAN OIL and WALKS
behind Jonathan Maxwell’s chair. Mr. Maxwell LEANS FORWARD as
Sherry BEGINS RUBBING the SUNTAN OIL all over his back.
SHERRY ZOOKER
Would you like me to do the front?
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Sherry, can you hold that thought?
Rocco Rinaldi walks out into the pool area dressed in a white
tank top and black shorts with his cellular phone in hand.
Rocco’s muscles are rippling through his clothes.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Rocco, call the boys in New York today. We need to put the
pressure on Ms. Kelly now!
ROCCO RINALDI
Absolutely, Mr. Maxwell. I’ll call some of the boys Frankie,
Freddy and Johnny back in the old neighborhood. Frankie Bop,
Johnny Neck, and I used to chip in to buy a large bottle of
beer. Only to watch Fat Freddy make it disappear.
MURRAY SPITZER
Seriously, are those there real names? Where did you meet
these characters?
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Scene#9
Continued
JONATHAN MAXWELL
These are the guys Rocco met while attending college.
ROCCO RINALDI
We all attended the same alma mater. What’s a Mata U.?
MURRAY SPITZER
Sounds like you grew up being the leader of your gang.
ROCCO RINALDI
I was no different than you. You grew up to become the leader
of your gang too.
MURRAY SPITZER
My quiet upper class neighborhood in Forest Hills, Queens?
How do you figure that? What gang was that?
ROCCO RINALDI
They were called the FLA.
MURRAY SPITZER
Who the hell is the FLA?
ROCCO RINALDI
The Fla were the Future Lawyers of America. The word on the
street; Murray don’t play, he’ll make you pay!
Jonathan scratches his head and laughs hysterically while
repositioning his sun glasses to shade his eyes.
ROCCO RINALDI
I didn’t grow up with a silver spoon like you Murray.
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Scene#9
Continued
MURRAY SPITZER
Okay, Rocco but it’s not my fault you grew up poor!
ROCCO RINALDI
You want to talk about growing up poor!
We were so poor we couldn’t even afford garbage. Pause… I
can’t ever remember a garbage man coming over to our house to
pick up the trash.
MURRAY SPITZER
My father was a lawyer. My grandfather was a lawyer. I just
followed in there footsteps.
ROCCO RINALDI
My father also wanted me to follow in his footsteps. So he
bought me a bag of cement.
MURRAY SPITZER
Is it my fault your father was a dead beat dad?
ROCCO RINALDI
I never had a chance! I remember being in the second grade
and my father tried to sign me out of school so I could pay
half of the bills.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Your father was an unforgettable man.
ROCCO RINALDI
Unforgettable! He was a popular guy in the neighborhood. They
had his picture in every US Post Office.
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Scene#9
Continued
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Are there any pleasant memories you had from your childhood
you’d like to share with us today?
ROCCO RINALDI
Becoming a Boy Scout and taking the Oath of Honor. I can
still recite all of the words.
MURRAY SPITZER
A Boy Scout Troop in your neighborhood? I can just imagine
what the oath might have been. Okay, Rocco let’s hear it.
Rocco stands at attention and puts his right hand over his
heart.
ROCCO RINALDI
On my honor I will do my best to help the Girl Scouts get
undressed and let the Boy Scouts do the rest!
JONATHAN MAXWELL
You must have had some interesting merit badges!
MURRAY SPITZER
Rocco was working his way down to becoming an Eagle Scout.
ROCCO RINALDI
I’ve got a lot of stories to tell! Would you like to hear
about my first girlfriend Lamb Chops?
MURRAY SPITZER
Well, that’s my cue, I have to disappear. I have to call
Billy Bradshaw and give him a list of names to follow up.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
No, not right now. Save them for another time.
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Scene#9
Continued
Rocco looks down at his watch and notices the time on his
wrist watch.
ROCCO RINALDI
Speaking of time, I got some work to do too. I’ll catch up
with you later.
Rocco and Murray walk away from the pool area together.
Murray is seen shaking his head while Rocco opens his
cellular phone to attempt a telephone call.
Mr. Maxwell picks up his Bloody Mary and talks a large
swallow. Sherry goes over and gets a folding chair and opens
it so that she can lay flat comfortably.
SHERRY ZOOKER
That Rocco is quite a character! I can’t wait to meet all of
his friends.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Sherry, I’d like for you to find out as much as you can
about what’s going on out at the Mountain View Mobile Home
Park. The best place to start is with those four hillbillies;
the old timer Pops and his three redneck buddies.
SHERRY ZOOKER
I’ll do my best, Mr. Maxwell to find a weakness.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Well, I think I’ve taken enough sun for the day.
Sherry, would you like to come back to my room? I hear
my mother isn’t home.
SHERRY ZOOKER
Will this be business or pleasure?
Sherry Zooker and Jonathan Maxwell BOTH SMILING pick up her
belongings and WALK away from the pool area into the hotel.
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Scene #10
EXT. THE HOLIDAY RESORT IN DOWNTOWN CHATWORTH- DAYTIME
INT. LOBBY OF HOTEL
MUSIC: CREDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL (BAD MOON RISING)
Murray Spitzer is sitting on a sofa chair in the lobby of the
hotel. He has his laptop computer open on the coffee table
with his daily planner beside it. He takes out his cellular
phone to make a call.
INTERCONNECT BETWEEN MURRAY SPITZER AND BILLY BRADSHAW
INT. BILLY BRADSHAW’S OFFICE
Billy Bradshaw is SLEEPING and SNORING LOUDLY behind his
brown mahogany desk with BOTH of his FEET UP on the CORNER of
his desk. Billy is STARTLED by the RING of the telephone and
FALLS OUT of his chair and DROPS to the FLOOR like a ton of
bricks.
MURRAY SPITZER
Good morning Mr. Bradshaw. This is Murray Spitzer from
Jonathan Enterprises. I’m calling to set up a time that I can
meet with all of the board members.
BILLY BRADSHAW
(Disoriented)
Why hello, Mr. Spitzer. Pause… Time?
MURRAY SPITZER
Would 1PM or 3PM today be better?
Billy Bradshaw IS GRIMASING in PAIN from the SUDDEN FALL. He
goes into his desk and takes pulls out a bottle of TYLENOL
and POURS himself a GLASS of water.
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BILLY BRADSHAW
Aoohhh! I think I can make 3PM work.
MURRAY SPITZER
Great! I’ll be you at 3 today. Bye
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EXT. THE HOLIDAY RESORT IN DOWNTOWN CHATWORTH- SAME TIME
INT. OUTSIDE OF HOTEL ROOM ON PATIO
MUSIC: AVERAGE WHITE BAND (CUT THE CAKE)
Rocco Rinaldi is STANDING and HOLDING the rail on the outdoor
patio that overlooks the Hotel property. He takes his
cellular phone from his pocket and places a call.
INTERCUT BETWEEN ROCCO RINALDI AND FRANKIE BOP
SERIES OF SHOTS
A) BROOKLYN STREET-248 MELROSE STREET BUSHICK SECTION NY
B) BASEMENT OF BUILDING
C) ROOM FILLED OF WISEGUYS GAMBLING
The telephone rings three times before it is answered by
FRANKIE BOP 38. Frankie is wearing a New York Yankee BASEBALL
CAP with a CIGARETTE DANGLING from his EAR and dressed in a
jogger’s sweat suit.
FRANKIE BOP
Yo!
ROCCO RINALDI
Listen YO-YO! It’s the Rock.
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FRANKIE BOP
With all noise at the card game here, I didn’t know it was
you Rocco! What’s up?
ROCCO RINALDI
I need you and a few of the boys to come down to Chatworth
and do a little job.
FRANKIE BOP
How many guys do you need Boss Man?
ROCCO RINALDI
I think 5 or 6 guys ought to do it!
Frankie Bop WALKS over to the ENTRANCE of the room in the
basement where the CARD GAME is being played. A lot of
YELLING and LOUD VOICES are heard betting. Frankie puts his
head into the room to find out who all the players are.
FRANKIE BOP
I count at least a dozen wise guys down here.
ROCCO RINALDI
An around the clock card game with no A/C, bad ventilation,
and no running water, It’s more like a dirty dozen.
FRANKIE BOP
I’ll talk to some of the boys and see who wants to take a
little business vacation. We can relax in Florida a couple of
days after the job is done.
ROCCO RINALDI
Listen Frankie, I want you to bring Johnny Neck and Fat
Freddy. I also want Stu Gattzo, Bobby Fongool and Louie
Scmuckatella.
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FRANKIE BOP
No problem Rocco.
ROCCO RINALDI
I’ll make all the reservations and pick you up at the Atlanta
airport. We can all drive back to Chatworth in a stretch
limo. As a bonus, I’ll even include a Mickey Mouse package
deal for all you momo’s.
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EXT. THE CHATWORTH COUNTY COURT HOUSE- 3PM THAT DAY
INT. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM
MUSIC: STEVE MILLER BAND (TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN)
Seated at the table are all five County board members; Billy
Bradshaw, Ronnie Wilkerson, TOMMY TILLMAN, CLYDE JENKINS, and
SCOOTER TANNER. Murray Spitzer is seated on the opposite side
of the conference table with a black large briefcase
handcuffed to his left wrist.
MURRAY SPITZER
The reason I asked to have this meeting today was to get
everyone on the board’s attention.
Murray Spitzer places the large black brief case on the
conference room table and unlocks the handcuff on his left
wrist. Murray opens up the brief case for all to see.
MURRAY SPITZER
Gentleman, do I have your attention?
RONNIE WILKERSON
Are you offering us all a bribe?
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MURRAY SPITZER
Absolutely! There’s a hundred thousand dollars here for each
of you to bend the rules. What say you Mr. Tillman?
TOMMY TILLMAN age 50 dressed in a beige suit with a yellow
tie STUDIES the open brief case for a minute before he
prepares to answer.
TOMMY TILLMAN
I know I can find a good use for my hundred grand. I’m going
to use it as a 401K savings plan towards my early retirement
to the redneck Riviera in Panama City Florida.
Murray Spitzer LOOKS ACROSS the table and POINTS to the next
member Mr. CLYDE JENKINS.
MURRAYS SPITZER
What is your answer to the one hundred dollar question?
CLYDE JENKINS age 45 wearing a blue suit with a matching blue
tie studies the money and gets up from his chair and REACHES
INTO the brief case and TAKES OUT a STACK of one hundred
dollar bills. He then RIFTS through the stack and places his
EAR next to the bills to LISTEN to the SOUND of the money
being SHUFFLED.
CLYDE JENKINS
As a former high pressure used car salesman, I’m used to
making quick decisions. Seal this deal, I’m in Murray!
Murray Spitzer smiles now from ear to ear. He POINTS now to
SCOOTER TANNER sitting at the far end of the table.
MURRAY SPITZER
Your answer Mr. Tanner?
SCOOTER TANNER age 48 is wearing a brown suit with a rust
color tie REACHES INTO the brief case and takes out A STACK
of one hundred dollars bills and uses the MONEY as a FAN.
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SCOOTER TANNER
Being a lover of horses like I am, and a man who likes to
gamble, I’m sure I’ll find a few horses I can bet on at the
track. You can count me in.
Murray Spitzer now POINTS to Ronnie Wilkerson and asks the
same question.
MURRAY SPITZER
What is your answer Mr. Wilkerson?
Ronnie Wilkerson is wearing a black suit with a red tie
studies the money and RUBS his RIGHT HAND on his CHIN and
pauses before he answers….
RONNIE WILKERSON
That’s quite a bit of money your offering Mr. Spitzer. I need
to think about this for awhile.
Murray getting AGITATED with the response, POINTS to his
watch.
MURRAY SPITZER
Okay, you got 3 minutes and the clock starts ticking now!
Billy Bradshaw nervously stands up and interjects.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Ronnie is new to the Commission and not used to being offered
a large amount of money like the rest of us. Don’t worry,
everything will be fine. I’ll talk to him later.
MURRAY SPITZER
I must have everyone’s loyalty. There are five key properties
that are very important to our success. The most critical of
all is the Mountain View Mobile Home Park.
BILLY BRADSHAW
Consider it done?
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Ext. KITTY KELLY’S TRAILER-NIGHT TIME
Int. KITTY’S LIVING ROOM
MUSIC: DR.HOOK (WHEN YOU’RE IN LOVE WITH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN)
Kitty is SITTING DOWN in her living room READING a MAGAZINE.
Her daughter Vickie Lynn is CLICKING the REMOTE CONTROL at
the TELEVISION and can’t decide on what program see wants to
watch.
KITTY KELLY
Vickie Lynn you need to make a decision. You’ve surfed every
channel three times. Can’t you see I’m trying to read?
VICKIE LYNN
I’m sorry Momma. I just can’t find anything to watch.
KITTY KELLY
I’m a little bored myself. I’ve read this magazine from cover
to cover.
Telephone rings and Vickie Lynn makes a mad dash to the
kitchen to pick up the phone. Vickie Lynn calls out to Kitty.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, it’s for you. It’s Speedy Murphy.
Kitty puts down her magazine and walks into the kitchen.
Vickie Lynn hands Kitty the phone and smiles.
INTERCUT BETWEEN SPEEDY MURPHY AND KITTY KELLY
EXT. SPEEDY MURPHY’S HOUSE
INT. SPEEDY’S LIVING ROOM
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SPEEDY MURPHY
Hi Kitty. I was hoping you as bored as I can tonight.
KITTY KELLY
You and I must be thinking alike tonight.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Why don’t I swing by there and then you and I can go to
a movie?
KITTY KELLY
I can be ready in a half an hour.
SPEEDY MURPHY
I’ll pick you up in an hour. Bye
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, would it be alright if Arlo Thompson comes over to the
house tonight?
KITTY KELLY
I don’t see why not. Just behave yourself. You know Arlo’s
got only a couple things on his mind.
VICKIE LYNN
What do you mean by a couple of things?
KITTY KELLY
Honey, Arlo’s brain is about the size of a peanut. There
isn’t too much he can fit in there. Okay, SEX AND MORE SEX.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, you’re wrong about Arlo.
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KITTY KELLY
Vickie Lynn, I was born at night, but it wasn’t last night.
VICKIE LYNN
Well, I’ve seen the way our mail man Speedy Murphy looks at
you. If you asked me, I think he’s got the hots for you too!
KITTY KELLY
You think so?
VICKIE LYNN
Does a bear…..
KITTY KELLY
Okay, I get your point.
Kitty smiles and puts her arms around Vickie Lynn and
squeezes her tightly. Kitty kisses Vickie Lynn on her
forehead. Vickie Lynn affectionately hugs her mother back.
The telephone rings again. Vickie Lynn heads towards the
kitchen to answer the call. Kitty heads towards her bedroom
to get ready for her date.
INTERCUT BETWEEN ARLO THOMPSON AND VICKIE LYNN
EXT. THOMPSON RESIDENCE
INT. ARLO’S BEDROOM
MUSIC: Rick Derringer-(Rock & Roll Hoochie Coo)
ARLO THOMPSON age 19 dressed in a tie dyed tee shirt and blue
jeans. Arlo has long curly blonde hair under a dew rag. There
is a Confederate flag in his room and a wall poster of The
Allman Brothers Band.
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VICKIE LYNN
Hi Arlo! My mom’s going to the movies tonight. Would you like
to come over and watch some television?
Arlo Thompson
I got what they call Attention Deficit Disorder or (ADD.)
That might be the reason I wasn’t any good in math. Anyway,
I’ll pick up a couple of six packs of Busch beer and see you
in an about a half hour.
CUT TO:
EXT. KITTY KELLY’S TRAILER
INT. INSIDE FRONT DOOR
MUSIC:
Speedy Murphy pulls up in his two door Chevy black pick up
truck. He REACHES BEHIND the front seat of his cab and PULLS
OUT a dozen RED ROSES wrapped in light weight tissue paper.
Speedy with FLOWERS in HAND walks up to the porch and rings
the bell.
Kitty heads for the front door and opens the door.
KITTY KELLY
They don’t call you Speedy for nothing!
SPEEDY MURPHY
I’m faster than a locomotive and speedier than a bullet!
Kitty sees the flowers that Speedy is holding in his hands.
KITTY KELLY
Why are those flowers for me?
SPEEDY MURPHY
Yes Mame! They sure are.
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Kitty smiles and giggles as she takes the flowers from
Speedy’s hand.
KITTY KELLY
I better get a vase and put these flowers into some water.
Vickie Lynn WALKS to the front door and takes the FLOWERS
from Kitty’s hands.
VICKIE LYNN
I’ll take care of the flowers for you momma. You better get
going so you don’t miss the movie. Y’all have a good time!
SPEEDY MURPHY
We’ve got a little time before the movie starts. We should be
there in plenty of time if we leave now.
Kitty grabs her PURSE and LOCKS the front door with her KEY.
Speedy and Kitty walk towards the pick up truck and Speedy
opens the door for Kitty. Speedy and Kitty speed off.
CUT TO:
Arlo Thompson RIDING on his motorcycle comes VERY CLOSE to
CRASHING INTO Speedy Murphy’s pick up truck. Speedy is
STARTLED and JERKS the STEERING WHEEL.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Did you see that? That crazy young fool almost hit us! What
the hell is his hurray?
KITTY KELLY
That’s Vickie Lynn’s new out of control boyfriend Arlo
Thompson.
SPEEDY MURPHY
They say love is blind.
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EXT. KITTY KELLY’S TRAILER
MUSIC: FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS-(WRAP IT UP)
Arlo PARKS his Harley Davidson MOTORCYCLE in the front yard.
He opens a COLEMAN COOLER that is tied to the back of his
bike and REMOVES two six packs of BEER.
Vickie Lynn HEARS Arlo’s BIKE and COMES OUT onto the front
porch to GREET HIM. She GRABS one of the two six packs of
BEER and they BOTH WALK into the trailer.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE REGAL SIX CINEMA THEATRE
Speedy WALKS UP to the window and PURCHASES two TICKETS for
the show. Speedy and Kitty head directly to the CONCESSION
COUNTER where Speedy buys two large soft drinks and a large
box of popcorn. They then quickly FIND A SEAT in the middle
of the Theatre.
KITTY KELLY
It’s been along time since anyone has invited me out to see a
movie.
Speedy puts his arm around Kitty and gives her a little hug.
SPEEDY MURPHY
I’ve been waiting a long time to ask you too!
KITTY KELLY
Really?
As the Theatre lights dim, Speedy seizes the opportunity to
take Kitty’s hand.
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EXT.KITTY KELLY’S TRAILER
INT. KITTY KELLY’S LIVING ROOM
Vickie Lynn and Arlo are drinking a beer watching a taped
episode of the Jerry Springer show.
ARLO THOMPSON
This is totally awesome. This is totally cool! This is my
favorite TV show.
Arlo quickly gulps down his beer and offers Vickie Lynn
another beer. He pops the top on the can and continues
drinking.
VICKIE LYNN
My mom should be back at around midnight.
ARLO THOMPSON
Cool!
The Jerry Springer Show has gone to a TV commercial and Arlo
decides its time to make his move. Arlo inches his way closer
on the couch next to Vickie Lynn putting his arms around her.
Vickie Lynn turns to face Arlo and there eyes meet. Within a
matter of seconds they are kissing passionately and now lying
on the couch.
Vickie Lynn
Arlo you do have ADD. Why don’t we go to my room?
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Vickie Lynn takes Arlo’s hand and takes him down the hallway
to her room.
CUT TO:
INT. VICKIE LYNN’S BEDROOM
MUSIC: FOREIGNER-(HOT BLOODED)
Vickie Lynn turns on a bedroom lamp and pushes Arlo down onto
her bed. They begin kissing passionately.
CUT TO:
EXT. FRONT OF KITTY KELLY’S TRAILER- AROUND 11:30PM
Speedy and Kitty pull up to the front of the trailer and see
Arlo Thompson’s Harley Davidson.
KITTY KELLY
It looks like Arlo is still here. I see the lights on in
Vickie Lynn’s room. The only thing on that boy Arlo’s mind is
getting into Vickie Lynn’s pants. I told that girl to watch
out for him.
Kitty and speedy make there way into the trailer and see the
beer cans in the living room. Kitty opens the door to
Vickie’s bedroom to find Arlo and Vickie Lynn both in the
same pajamas with Arlo in front of Vickie Lynn.
KITTY KELLY
I knew the boy wanted to get into your pants. But I had no
idea just how stupid he was.
VICKIE LYNN
See momma, I told you have nothing to worry about!
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VANDALISM/SECURITY WATCH
EXT. KENNEDY AIRPORT NEW YORK CITY
MUSIC: STEVE MILLER BAND-(JET AIRLINER)
SERIES OF SHOTS:
PLANE TAKING OFF FROM KENNEDY AIRPORT IN NEW YORK CITY
PLANE LANDING AT ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PHOTO OF BUSY ATLANTA AIRLINE TERMINAL
SHOT OF THE SKYCRAPERS IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA GEORGIA
CUT TO:
EXT. ATLANTA TERMINAL ARRIVAL PICK UP AREA-DAYTIME
Airport baggage handler helps stretch limousine driver load
suitcases into the trunk of the vehicle. Rocco Rinaldi walks
over to the baggage handler and reaches into his pocket
pulling out a large wad of bills. He takes out a ten dollar
bill and tips the baggage handler who is happy for the
gratuity.
Frankie Bop is standing next to JOHNNY NECK who has his arm
around FAT FREDDY kidding around. STU GATZZO is adjusting his
sunglasses. BOBBY FONGOOL is unfamiliar in his new
surroundings and fidgety. LOUIE SCMUCKATELLA appears to be in
need of a good night’s sleep.
Rocco walks over to Frankie Bop and warmly greets him. He
then greets the rest of the wise guys individually.
ROCCO RINALDI
Hey Frankie, how you doing? Aye! Johnny. Aye Stu Gattzo from
Milatzo. It’s good to see you. Oh! Fongool. Marone, Louie
Scmuckatella. You guys are a sight for sore eyes.
I can’t believe they let you guys on the plane.
The limousine driver opens the doors and motions for the men
to enter the vehicle. Rocco walks over to the limousine and
the rest of the men follow.
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EXT. THE HOLIDAY RESORT
INT. THE HOTEL DINING ROOM
MUSIC: AVERAGE WHITE BAND-(PICK UP THE PIECES)
Jonathan Maxwell is seated at a large table with Sherry
Zooker and Murray Spitzer. Rocco Rinaldi and his entourage
from New York are escorted by the hostess to the table.
Jonathan STANDS UP, NODS his head FORWARD, and GREETS every
man with his EYES.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
I’d like to thank you all for coming. Rocco has some funny
stories about you guys.
ROCCO RINALDI
(Laughing)
You should hear some of the stories!
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Well, we have a couple of minutes before the food is served.
Who wants to be first?
Frankie Bop raises his hand excitedly like a kid in
kindergarten.
Jonathan points to Frankie and nods giving him the floor.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Okay Frankie.
Frankie Bop PULLS OUT of his back pocket a NEWSPAPER CLIPPING
and HOLDS it UP for everyone to SEE.
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FRANKIE BOP
Did any of you read the news today? Pause…
The President was arrested in Washington and given a ticket
for DWD.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
DWD?
FRANKIE BOP
Yeah! The cops gave him a ticket for driving the country in
the wrong direction.
Everyone at the table begins laughing hysterically. JOHNNY
NECK age 32 wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt and sun visor adds
a topper to the joke.
JOHNNY NECK
I heard the Police found the rest of the Presidents cabinet
members driving around in a circle.
FAT FREDDY age 32 wearing a extra large red button down shirt
laughs so hard he shifts the table with his belly.
FAT FREDDY
So that’s where the term circle jerk comes from?
The table is buzzing with laughter and each of the wise guys
wants to add his humor into the conversation.
ROCCO RINALDI
Who can give me three reasons why Sunday’s in New York
are so quiet?
STU GATTZO age 40 wearing a white short sleeved shirt and
tinted prescription sunglasses points his finger with the
answer.
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STU GATTZO
All the Italians are busy putting flowers on graves.
BOBBY FONGOOL age 35 wearing a black fedora hat with a black
loose fitting shirt points his finger to give his answer.
BOBBY FONGOOL
The second reason it’s so quiet on Sunday’s in New York is
because all the Irish are sleeping off hangovers!
The room is buzzing again with laughter. LOUIE SCMUCKATELLA
age 30 wearing coke bottle thick glasses dressed in a yellow
tee shirt raises his hand with the final answer.
LOUIE SCMUCKATELLA
The third and final reason why Sunday’s are so quiet is
because the Polish people think its Tuesday!
MURRAY SPITZER
Wow! You guys are unbelievable with all of those stereotypes!
Stu Gattzo stands up from the table scratching his head.
STU GATTZO
Pardon my interruption. But I didn’t know a stereo can type?
Three waitresses are seen putting out the food and serving
everyone at the table.
Jonathan Maxwell stands up and prepares to address everyone
at the dinner table.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Enjoy your meal Gentleman; you’ll all be working late tonight
at the Mountain View Mobile Home Park.
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EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK-MIDNIGHT
INT. PASSENGER VAN
MUSIC: MEN AT WORK-(WHO CAN IT BE NOW)
Rocco Rinaldi and the boys are all sitting in the van wearing
black outfits with black ski masks. Rocco instructs each guy
to head to the back of the van. Rocco hands each guy a five
gallon gas can and siphoning hose.
ROCCO RINALDI
We need to send a message to all the tenants of this
hillbilly trailer park. Frankie I want you to take Johnny
Neck and Fat Freddy with you and siphon the gas out of every
car parked on the property.
FRANKIE BOP
Okay, Rocco. You heard him. Let’s go guys!
Frankie Bop grabs a siphon hose and a five gallon metal gas
can. He hands out a can to both Fat Freddy and Johnny Neck.
ROCCO RINALDI
Rocco hands Stu Gattzo and Bobby Fongool carpet cutting
knifes.
Stu Gattzo, I want you to take Bobby Fongool with you and use
your knife to slit all the car tires.
STU GATTZO
Okay Boss! Ondiamo Fongool. Let’s go!
Stu Gattzo and Bobby Fongool are seen running into the night.
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Rocco Rinaldi takes a hammer out from the back of the truck
and hands it to Louie Scmuckatella
ROCCO RINALDI
Hey, Scmuckatella I want you to take this hammer and come
with me over to the management office trailer.
Rocco leads the way with a flash light in hand.
LOUIE SCHMUCKATELLA
What’s the hammer for boss?
ROCCO RINALDI
Scmuckatella, you’re a curious little fella. I want to try
and force the front door open and break in to the company
files.
Rocco Rinaldi and Louie Scmuckatella make there way to the
Mountain View Management Office door. Rocco hands Louie the
flash light to hold.
ROCCO RINALDI
Louie, hold this flash light and give me some light while I
try and jimmy this window open.
LOUIE SCMUCKATELLA
Okay Boss.
Louie holds the flash light and keeps it steady on the front
window as Rocco tries to open the window with the back end of
his hammer. Rocco forces open the window is almost bitten by
a Rottweiller.
ROCCO RINALDI
Come on Louie, hurray let’s get out of here!
Rocco and Louie run away from the management trailer. The big
black angry Rottweiller can be heard throughout the
Property.
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EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK MANAGEMENT TRAILER
INT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MANAGEMENT OFFICE
MUSIC: BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE (TAKIN CARE OF BUSINESS)
Vickie Lynn is sitting at her desk with a memo pad listening
to the telephone calls that are on the answering machine.
Kitty walks over to open the window to get some morning air
into the office only to find the window open. Before she can
speak, Rex the Rottweiler begins to bark.
KITTY KELLY
That’s odd? I know I shut this window yesterday before we
left the office. Somebody must have tried breaking in here
last night Vickie!
Kitty walks to the back of the office where Pops Pruitt’s dog
Rex is barking and wagging its tail. The dog is behind a
gated accordion type fence.
KITTY KELLY
What’s the matter, boy! Are you trying to tell me somebody
was trying to break in the office last night?
Kitty kneels down and pets the dog to calm it down. Vickie
Lynn walks over to Vickie with her memo pad. She is holding
five messages in her hand.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, you need to take a look at these messages. We have a
serious problem we need to take care of ASAP!
Kitty takes the stack of messages from Vickie Lynn and walks
back to sit down behind her desk before she proceeds to read
each message one by one.
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KITTY KELLY
It looks like we had a lot of vandalism last night. Mr.
Klesco, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Canton, Mr. Ballard, Mr.
Mackey, and Mr. Albright all have got four flat tires.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, I forget to mention that
they also had the gas siphoned out of there cars too!
KITTY KELLY
I need you to call Pops Pruitt and have him come down to
stop whatever he’s doing and come down to the office
immediately. I have to call Sheriff McGreevy and have
him come down here to make a Police report.
Vickie Lynn picks up her phone to call Pops Pruitt.
VICKIE LYNN
Pops, we have an emergency. Kitty needs you to stop
whatever you’re doing and come down to the office.
Pause…Bye
INTERCUT BETWEEN KITTY KELLY AND SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Kitty picks up her phone and
direct to make her complaint.
dials
Sheriff
McGreevy
KITTY KELLY
Sheriff, this is Kitty Kelly again. We had some vandalism at
the Mountain View Mobile Home Park last night. I need you to
come out here to investigate. So far at least six of my
tenants have called about flat tires, and gas siphoning out
of there cars.
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EXT. CHATWORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
INT. SHERIFF MCGREEVY’S OFFICE
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Don’t you worry Miss Kelly, I’ll be right out there to find
out what’s going on? Bye
Sheriff McGreevy grabs his hat off his desk and walks out of
his office. Deputy Gilroy approaches the Sheriff with another
box of donuts and two containers of coffee.
DEPUTY GILROY
What’s your hurray Sheriff?
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
We need to go down to the Mountain View Mobile Home Park.
DEPUTY GILROY
What about the doughnuts and coffee?
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Take them with you Goob. You know you can’t leave doughnuts
around a police station. It’s a robbery, just waiting to
happen.
Sheriff McGreevy puts on his hat as he heads towards the
front door. Deputy Gilroy is following close behind with the
coffee and doughnuts.
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EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK MANAGEMENT TRAILER
INT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Speedy Murphy walks into the office with mail in his hand and
puts it on Kitty’s desk.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Good morning ladies.
KITTY KELLY
It’s not starting out as a good morning here Speedy.
SPEEDY MURPHY
Yeah! I heard a little something on the way in here. Mr.
Ballard was talking to Mr. Klesco and four other of your
tenants about the vandalism here last night and the need for
security. There all on their way to your office.
KITTY KELLY
Thanks for the heads up Speedy.
The front door of the management trailer office opens and in
walks Inspector Stump Mitchell.
STUMP MITCHELL
I was in the neighborhood today and wanted to find out how
you were doing getting those violations corrected?
KITTY KELLY
I think Pops Pruitt has it all under control. We should have
everything corrected.
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The front door of the management trailer office opens again
and in walks Sherry Zooker from Maxwell Enterprises.
SHERRY ZOOKER
Good morning Ms. Kelly, I was just in the neighborhood
visiting with Mr. Clemens. Maxwell Enterprises made Mr.
Clemens a great offer on his land and he has decided to sell.
KITTY KELLY
Neighborhood? This is starting out to be one interesting
morning. There’s no telling who else is going to show up? I
better put on another pot of coffee.
SHERRY ZOOKER
Mr. Maxwell asked me to come over here this morning and make
you an offer on this property.
KITTY KELLY
Well, the answer is still no.
SHERRY ZOOKER
(excitedly)
Please give me at least five minutes of your time. I know
once you hear Mr. Maxwell’s amazing offer you’ll change your
mind!
KITTY KELLY
No means no. I’m not interested in listening to what you have
to say.
SHERRY ZOOKER
You know Mr. Maxwell doesn’t take no were well for an answer.
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KITTY KELLY
You have my final answer. Have a good day Ms. Zooker.
SPEEDY MURPHY
You heard the lady.
Sherry Zooker nods her head and appears to look dejected as
she walks out of the office with her black notebook in hand.
The telephone rings again and Vickie Lynn takes the call.
VICKIE LYNN
Momma, its Ronnie Wilkerson from the County Commissioners
office.
INTERCUT BETWEEN RONNIE WILKERSON AND KITTY KELLY
CUT TO:
EXT.CHATWORTH COUNTY COURT HOUSE
INT. RONNIE WILKERSON’S OFFICE
Ronnie is sitting in his office with the door closed and
appears to be covering his mouth trying to make the phone
call as quietly as possible.
RONNIE WILKERSON
Hey Cousin! Stump Mitchell is on his down to your place today
to do a follow up inspection. I think he’s up to no good!
KITTY KELLY
Thanks for the warning. He’s already here. I’ll have Peewee
shadow him.
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Scene#13
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EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK MANAGEMENT TRAILER
Six men are seen making there way to the front door of the
management office trailer. Pops Pruitt and Peewee catch up to
the men before they enter the office.
MR.BALLARD age 48 wearing a wear of overalls and worn out old
baseball cap becomes the spokesman for the group of
disgruntled tenants.
MR.BALLARD
Pops we had a lot of trouble here last night. We all had our
tires slashed and the gas siphoned out of our vehicles. First
it was them daggone howling noises, and now this ! We need
to have a security guard.
POPS PRUITT
Gentleman, I’d like for y’all to calm down and go back to
your trailers. Kitty and I will be out to see you in the next
hour.
MR.BALLARD
Well alright. But something’s got to be done. We ain’t never
bad anything like this ever happen here.
Pops Pruitt shakes Mr. Ballard’s hand firmly. All the men
turn and head back to there trailer. Sheriff McGreevy pulls
up as the crowd of men disperses. Pops Pruitt and Peewee wait
for the Sheriff and Deputy to get out of their patrol car.
They all walk into the management office together and head
straight to Kitty’s desk.
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INT: KITTY KELLY’S DESK
Kitty walks around her desk and motions to Peewee to come
over to her for a private conversation.
KITTY KELLY
That Stump Mitchell is out here again today snooping around.
I want you to keep an eye out for him.
Peewee is seen nodding his head I agreement and bolts to the
front door of the management trailer.
KITTY KELLY
Sheriff I need you to go out see Mr. Ballard, Mr.
Klesco, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Canton, Mr. Mackey, and Mr.
Albright. Pops and I will meet you out at Mr. Ballard’s
place.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Okay Ms. Kitty. Deputy Gilroy and I will meet you out there.
It looks like we might need to pitch a tent because we’re
going to be here for awhile.
KITTY KELLY
Yeah Sheriff, It kind of looks that way.
Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy both put on there hats and
walk out the front door.
POPS PRUITT
Mr. Ballard and the rest of the tenants are upset and want
you to hire a security guard. Don’t worry Kitty, as of
tonight; I’ll be watching this place like a hawk.
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Scene #14
EXT. POPS PRUITT’S TRAILER- NIGHT TIME
INT.POPS PRUITT’S KITCHEN
MUSIC: BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE-(TAKIN CARE OF BUSINESS)
Pops Pruitt
down on the
hand on the
his meal, a
front door.
is placing a bowl of water and a bowl of food
kitchen floor for his dog Rex. Pops strokes his
top of the dog’s head. While Rex begins eating
knock on the door is heard. Pops heads to the
POPS PRUITT
Hey Peewee, come on in.
PEEWEE
I thought I’d come by tonight to keep you company.
POPS PRUITT
I was just about to head over to the office with Rex.
PEEWEE
Do you might if I tag along?
POPS PRUIIT
No not at all Peewee. I plan to set up a security watch from
the office tonight. You and I can walk the grounds once every
hour.
PEEWEE
That’s fine with me. Whatever you want me to do?
POPS PRUITT
You can start by putting on Rex’s walking chain. I’ll get my
shot gun and we’ll head down to the office.
Peewee puts on Rex’s leash and Pops with shot gun in hand
walk out of the trailer together.
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CUT TO:
EXT. REAR OF MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK-AFTER MIDNIGHT
A large dark commercial van is parked on a deserted section
of the back road to the Mountain View trailer park with its
light off. Six men get out from the vehicle and head to the
back of the vehicle.
ROCCO RINALDI
Alright boys, we need to finish what we started last night. I
want you to walk through the wooded area and sneak in and out
through the back.
Rocco hands each man a ski mask and a black pair of gloves.
Frankie Bop, Fat Freddy and Johnny Neck head into the woods
together. Stu Gattzo, Bobby Fongool and Louie Schmuckatella
follow and head off into different directions.
Rocco walks back into the vehicle and takes out his cellular
phone to make a telephone call.
INTERCUT BETWEEN ROCCO RINALDI AND JONATHAN MAXWELL
EXT. THE HOLIDAY RESORT
INT. JONATHAN MAXWELL’S SUITE
Jonathan is wearing a silk black robe sitting on the front of
the bed while Sherry is messaging his shoulders before the
phone rings. Sherry stops reaches for the phone and hands it
to Mr. Maxwell.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Is everything a go?
ROCCO RINALDI
The boys are all in place.
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Good! Well talk in the morning. I’ve got to go bye!
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Continued
CUT TO:
EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MANAGEMENT OFFICE TRAILER
INT. REAR OF FRONT OFFICE
Pops Pruitt is sitting at a small table with a box of shot
gun shells carefully loading his gun. Peewee is bending down
and unleashing the chain on Rex’s dog collar.
POPS PRUITT
I got a feeling it’s not going to be a quiet night.
PEEWEE
I’ll look out the front window and take a look around.
CUT TO:
Peewee walks over to the front window and sees three men in
the parking lot hunched over. Peewee waves both hands and
motions for Pops to come to the window.
Pops grabs his shot gun and quickly makes his way to the
front window. Pops Pruitt sees the three shadowy figures
bending over near his pick up truck.
Pops picks up his shot gun and opens the window wide enough
to set up for a clear shot. Pops Pruitt aims his shot gun and
fires 3 shots. The shot gun back fires knocking Pops to the
ground.
Peewee opens the front door with a baseball bat in hand. Pops
Pruitt’s dog Rex bolts out of the front door and takes
pursuit.
Pops Pruitt lying on his back yell out!
POPS PRUITT
Go get them Rex!
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EXT. FRONT PARKING LOT NEXT TO POPS PRUITT’S PICK UP TRUCK
Frankie Bop, Fat Freddy and Johnny Neck are hiding on the
ground behind one of the cars. Rex can be heard barking and
his bark is getting closer to the three men.
FRANKIE BOP
Come on guys! We need to get the hell out of here fast!
Frankie Bop and Johnny Neck take off running. Fat Freddy’s
pants are falling down as he nervously tries to adjust his
pants and caught up to the other men.
FAT FREDDY
Wait for me!
CUT TO:
EXT. REAR OF MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK-MINUTES LATER
Rocco Rinaldi sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle
hears the gun shots and the dog barking. Rocco starts the
engine of the truck and looks at his watch.
CUT TO:
EXT. MANAGEMENT OFFICE TRAILER
Pops sees the shadows of the men running and without
hesitation fires 3 more shots into the air.
PEEWEE
Did you hit anything?
POPS PRUITT
No! I think we scared them off!
Pops Pruitt pulls a cellular phone from his pocket and calls
Sheriff McGreevy.
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Scene#14
Continued
INTERCUT BETWEEN SHERIFF MCGREEVY AND POPS PRUITT
EXT. CHATWORTH POLICE STATION
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Sheriff McGreevy speaking, how can I help you?
POPS PRUITT
Sheriff, this is Pops Pruitt. I need you to come here right
away. We got three men out here vandalizing vehicles.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
I’ll be right there Pops!
Sheriff McGreevy grabs his hat and heads out the front door
of his office. Deputy Gilroy is drinking a cup of coffee at
his desk when he is alerted by the Sheriff.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Come on Goob! We need to get out to the Mountain View!
CUT TO:
EXT. CHATWORTH POLICE STATION
Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy run out of the front door
of the police station and get into their patrol car. The
Sheriff puts the patrol car in reverse and then floors the
vehicle causing the tires to make a screeching sound of burnt
rubber as they pull away from the station.
CUT TO:
EXT. JW WEST’S TRAILER
Stu Gattzo, Bobby Fongool and Louie Schmuckatella hear the
sounds of gun shots and hide behind JW West’s black four door
Maxima. They now hear the sound of Junior howling like a
coyote.
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STRANGE SOUND
Aaaooh! Aaaooohh! Aaaaaooooooooooohhhhhhhh!
LOUIE SCMUCKATELLA
I’m outta here. See you guys back at the van.
Louie Schmuckatella takes off running into the woods. Stu
Gattzo drops his gas can and takes off running. Bobby Fongool
trips and falls. As he gets up the dog Rex can be seen in hot
pursuit of Bobby Fongool.
CUT TO:
EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW OFFICE TRAILER-FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER
Pops Pruitt and Peewee are standing in front of the
management trailer when Rex growling approaches Pops Pruitt.
Pops Pruitt bends down and removes a red cotton fabric from
the dog’s mouth.
POPS PRUITT
Good job Rex. It looks like you bite off a piece of one them
desperado’s underwear.
Pops inspects the piece of garment and hands it to Peewee.
PEEWEE
Well we know for sure at least one of these boys won’t be
sitting down any time soon!
Peewee hands back the piece of red underwear to Pops Pruitt
to hold as evidence.
POPS PRUITT
Well I don’t know what these boys look like. But I do know
Rex has given one of these boys a major pain in the ass.
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Scene#14
Continued
CUT TO:
EXT. REAR OF MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK
Sheriff McGreevy’s patrol car spots the large dark commercial
van is parked on a deserted section of the back road to the
Mountain View trailer park with its light off. Six men are
seen getting into the vehicle.
The Sheriff puts on his high beam lights and shines it
directly on Rocco Rinaldi and his men. The Sheriff uses the
loud speaker in his vehicle to ask the men to step out of the
vehicle.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
I want you all to step outside of the vehicle. I want you to
put your hands on your head. And don’t make any sudden
moments!
Rocco Rinaldi and Frankie Bop get out of the front of the
vehicle. While Stu Gattzo, Louie Scmuckatella, Bobby Fongool,
and Johnny Neck get out of the back of the van with their
hands on their heads.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
What are you boys doing out here after midnight in a van
without any lights?
ROCCO RINALDI
Sleeping Sheriff. We pulled off the road to get some rest.
We’re heading to Disney World.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Alright! All of you put your hands behind your back. I can
promise you one thing; you won’t be getting any sleep
tonight.
Deputy Gilroy
You better cancel those plans to Disney World too boys!
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Scene #15
POLICE LINE UP
EXT. CHATWORTH POLICE STATION
INT. SHERIFF MCGREEVY’S OFFICE
MUSIC: LYNARD SKYNARD-(SWEET HOME ALABAMA)
INTERCUT BETWEEN SHERIFF MCGREEVY AND KITTY KELLY
Sheriff McGreevy enters his office and takes off his hat. He
then sits down and picks up the phone to call Kitty Kelly.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Ms. Kelly, I’m sorry to bother you at this late hour. We
picked up some suspicious guys who were parked behind your
trailer park.
KITTY KELLY
No bother at all Sheriff. I just got off the phone with Pops
Pruitt and he told me all about it.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
I need you to come down to the station tonight with Pops
Pruitt. We’ll put these men into a police line up and see if
you can identify any of these characters.
KITTY KELLY
Pops and I will be there in about twenty minutes.
CUT TO:
EXT. FRONT OF MOUNTAIN VIEW MANAGEMENT OFFICE TRAILER
Pops Pruitt opens the passenger door of his white pick up
truck and Kitty jumps in and shuts the door behind her. Pops
walks around the vehicle and gets behind the wheel of the
vehicle. As he is driving away Rex jumps onto the back of the
truck.
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Continued
POPS PRUITT
I wonder if this is got anything to do with that Mr. Jonathan
Maxwell?
KITTY KELLY
I’ll call my Cousin Ronnie Wilkerson in the morning. I have a
feeling he knows what’s going on.
CUT TO:
EXT. CHATWORTH POLICE STATION
INT. SHERIFF MCGREEVY’S OFFICE
Pops Pruitt and Kitty walk into the police station and head
back to Sheriff McGreevy’s office. Deputy Gilroy opens the
door for Kitty and Pops who take a seat and wait for the
Sheriff to finish his telephone call.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Pops we picked up seven men tonight behind the Mountain View
Mobile Home Park. They had burglar tools, knives and gas
siphoning hoses on them. The driver’s name is Rocco Rinaldi.
Do either of you know this man?
KITTY KELLY
Yes, Sheriff. He’s one of Jonathan Maxwell’s hired
thugs. When I refused to sell the trailer park to Mr.
Maxwell, Rocco got in my face at the Poncho Tortilla.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
We may have just found the motive. All we need now is a
positive identification to arrest these boys. Alright let’s
head on back to the police line up area.
Deputy Gilroy opens the door for the Sheriff, Pops Pruitt and
Kitty Kelly. They all walk down the hall together to a metal
door. The Deputy pulls out a key and opens the door.
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Continued
CUT TO:
INT. POLICE LINE UP ROOM
Sheriff McGreevy standing in front of a Plexiglas one-way
mirror. The Sheriff points to the mirror where ten men are
standing on specific spots behind the wall.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Pops, I’d like you to take a look at the men who are in the
line up and tell me if you can you identify any of them.
Pops walks closer to the Plexiglas window and takes a moment
to study all of the men.
POPS PRUITT
No Sheriff, it was dark out there tonight. I didn’t see any
of the men’s faces. I do recognize the second fellow. His
name is Rocco Rinaldi. He works for Maxwell Enterprises.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Are you absolutely sure?
Pops Pruitt thinks about it for a minute. Takes off his hat
and puts his hand of his hip and feels a bulge in his right
hand pocket.
POPS PRUITT
Oh! Wait a minute! I think I have some evidence right here. I
got a torn piece of underwear that my dog Rex brought back
after he chased the guys off the Property.
Pops Pruitt goes into his pocket and pulls out a large
section of red cotton BVD underwear and hands it to the
Deputy. The Deputy HOLDS UP the underwear and SHAKES his head
and covers his nose from the FOUL ODOR and begins to COUGH.
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Continued
DEPUTY GILROY
Sheriff, this is some strong evidence!
POPS PRUITT
I think you need to have all of these boys turn around and
drop their wants and crack a smile.
The Sheriff picks up the telephone and calls a guard in the
line up room instructing him to have each of the men face the
wall and remove their pants.
The first man takes down his pants and is instructed to bend
over.
POPS PRUITT
No, that ain’t him.
The second man Rocco Rinaldi takes down his pants and is
instructed to bend over.
POPS PRUITT
No, that ain’t him.
The third man takes down his pants and is instructed to bend
over.
POPS PRUITT
No, that ain’t him.
The fourth man Bobby Fongool covered with dirt takes down his
pants and is instructed to bend over. There is a large bite
mark on his right buttocks and his matching red underwear is
ripped.
POPS PRUITT
That’s one of them Sheriff! Let’s have a look at the rest of
these guys.
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Continued
The fifth man Stu Gattzo, dazed and confused drops his pants
and he also has a bite mark on his butt check.
POPS PRUITT
That’s another one Sheriff!
The sixth man Louie Scmuckatella drops his pants and he also
has a bite mark on his butt check.
POPS PRUITT
That’s another one Sheriff!
The seventh man Frankie Bop tired and worn out drops his
pants and he also has a bite mark on his butt check.
POPS PRUITT
That’s another one Sheriff!
The eighth man Johnny Neck sweaty and dirty drops his pants
and he also has a bite mark on his butt check.
POPS PRUITT
Busy night Sheriff! That’s another one!
The ninth man dirty drops his pants and no bite mark can be
found.
POPS PRUITT
No, Sheriff it ain’t him.
The tenth and last man in the police line up Fat Freddy
gasping for air drops his pants and he also has a bite mark
on his butt check.
POPS PRUITT
That’s one of them Sheriff!
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Scene#15
Continued
Sheriff MCGREEVY
It looks like Rocco Rinaldi and his boys were up to no good.
That dog Rex makes this an open and shut case Ms. Kelly.
KITTY KELLY
I had a feeling Jonathan Maxwell was behind all of this.
Sheriff MCGREEVY
In the morning, Deputy Gilroy and I will out to talk to him.
KITTY KELLY
I think Mr. Maxwell and the Chatworth County Commissioner
Billy Bradshaw are working together to acquire all of the
land that Jonathan Enterprises needs to build on.
Sheriff MCGREEVY
I’ll make sure that I see Billy Bradshaw today. We don’t need
any corrupt elected political officials in this town.
KITTY KELLY
Sheriff, I suggest you talk to my Cousin Ronnie Wilkerson
when you go down to the County office. Ronnie is on the
County Board and he can give you all the inside
information.
Sheriff MCGREEVY
Go home and get some rest Ms.
boys will be here for awhile.
You haven’t heard the last of
find
Kitty. Rocco Rinaldi and his
I’ve got some digging to do.
me. I’ll let you know what I
out.
POPS PRUITT
Come on Kitty, let’s get on back to Mountain View and get a
couple hours of sleep.
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Scene #16
EXT.
CHATWORTH COUNTY COURT HOUSE-1PM NEXT DAY
INT. SECOND FLOOR RECEPTIONIST AREA
MUSIC: CREDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL-(BORN ON A BAYOU)
Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy are standing in front of
the receptionist’s desk.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
We’re here to see Mr. Billy Bradshaw.
RECEPTIONIST
Let me check it he’s returned from lunch Sheriff.
The receptionist picks up her phone and uses her intercom to
buzz the County Commissioner Billy Bradshaw.
RECEPTIONIST
I’m sorry Sheriff, he hasn’t returned yet. He should be
returning shortly.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Can you check and see if Ronnie Wilkerson is available.
RECEPTIONIST
Yes, I just saw Ronnie Wilkerson return from lunch. Let me
tell him you’re here.
The receptionist picks up her phone and uses her intercom to
buzz Ronnie Wilkerson.
RECEPTIONIST
Mr. Wilkerson, Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy are here to
see you.
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Continued
The receptionist acknowledges Mr. Wilkerson’s response and
hangs up the telephone. She then smiles warmly at the
sheriff.
RECEPTIONIST
Ronnie Wilkerson will see you now Sheriff
The receptionist gets up from her desk and opens the door to
the inner office. Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy follow
her down a long hall to a small office where Ronnie Wilkerson
is anxiously waiting for their arrival.
RONNIE WILKERSON
Good afternoon Sheriff, Deputy. Please take a seat.
Sheriff McGreevy and Deputy Gilroy take a seat in two chairs
that are positioned directly in front of Ronnie Wilkerson’s
brown mahogany desk.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Do you know why we’re here today?
RONNIE WILKERSON
Was it because I forgot to renew my fishing license?
DEPUTY GILROY
No, Mr. Wilkerson we’re fishing for some information.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
Your Cousin Kitty Kelly says you might be able to help us?
We just picked up seven of Jonathan Maxwell’s boys last night
who were vandalizing the Mountain View trailer park.
RONNIE WILKERSON
Yes, Sheriff you’ve come to the right place. I’ve wanted to
call you and I’m glad you’re here.
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Continued
Ronnie Wilkerson reaches into his bottom desk drawer and
pulls out a large yellow envelope and places it on his desk.
RONNIE WILKERSON
Sheriff can you open the envelope and take out its contents.
Sheriff McGreevy picks up the large yellow envelope and opens
it. He pulls out 5 stacks of one hundred dollar bills.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
That’s a lot of money Mr. Wilkerson!
RONNIE WILKERSON
The money was supposed to be a bribe. Jonathan Maxwell of
Maxwell Enterprises gave each of us on the board money to buy
influence.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
With your help Mr. Wilkerson we can put these boys away for a
long time.
RONNIE WILKERSON
I was forced to go along with their plan. I haven’t been able
to sleep for days. Billy Bradshaw and the board members are
as crooked as the day is long.
Sheriff McGreevy puts the money back to the large yellow
envelope and hands it to Deputy Gilroy. He then takes out his
2-way radio calling for a large patty wagon.
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
This is the Sheriff; I need you to send out a large patty
wagon to the County Courthouse.
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Scene#16
Continued
SHERIFF MCGREEVY
It’s time we put an end to these shenanigans. Mr. Wilkerson,
I’ll give you amnesty if are willing to testify.
RONNIE WILKERSON
I’ll do whatever you need me to do.
CUT TO:
EXT. CHATWORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE- 2PM
Billy Bradshaw County Commissioner is handcuffed and being
helped into the back of a large Police van by Deputy Gilroy.
Directly behind him are Scooter Tanner, Clyde Jenkins, Tommy
Tillman and County Inspector Stump Mitchell.
CUT TO:
EXT. HOLIDAY RESORT HOTEL-3PM
Jonathan Maxwell of Maxwell Enterprises is handcuffed and
being helped into the back of a large Police van by Sheriff
McGreevy. Directly behind him are Murray Spitzer and Sherry
Booker who are also helped into the back of the Police van.
CUT TO:
INTERCONNECT BETWEEN RONNIE WILKERSON AND KITTY KELLY
EXT. MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK MANAGEMENT TRAILER
INT. KITTY KELLY’S DESK
Pops Pruitt, Peewee, Boogie, and Speedy are all in the office
in front of Kitty’s desk talking when the phone rings. Vickie
Lynn picks up the call and forwards it to Kitty.
KITTY KELLY
Hi, Ronnie. What’s up Cuz?
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Continued
RONNIE WILKERSON
Just wanted you to know Jonathan Maxwell from Maxwell
Enterprises were arrested this afternoon. He and all his boys
are in jail. Sheriff McGreevy also arrested Billy Bradshaw
and the rest of the board of County Commissioners for taking
bribes from Jonathan Maxwell. I plan to testify against them.
KITTY KELLY
I’m proud of you.
RONNIE WILKERSON
As of this moment, I’ll be in charge of all the decisions
made by the County board of directors.
KITTY KELLY
Ronnie, there is no doubt in my mind; you’ll be a good
Commissioner.
RONNIE WILKERSON
Yeah! Sometimes good things come out of bad situations.
KITTY KELLY
Well this is good news! We need to celebrate!
RONNIE WILKERSON
You just let me know, and I’ll be there. Bye
Kitty hangs up the phone and gets up from behind her desk.
She motions for everyone in the group to gather around her.
KITTY KELLY
I need for y’all to give me a group hug. I’d like to thank
everyone for fighting the County Commissioner’s office and
Maxwell Enterprises. I couldn’t have done it without you.
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Continued
Pops Pruitt, Peewee, Boogie, Speedy Murphy and Vickie Lynn
all give Kitty a big hug and a kiss. Peewee and Boogie hold
hands and swing themselves in a circle.
BOOGIE POWELL
What we need now is have everyone get together to celebrate!
PEEWEE
Yeah! Why don’t I talk to Poncho Tortilla and we can all go
down to his Restaurant and see some live entertainment.
VICKIE LYNN
Yeah! They got some great entertainment every Friday and
Saturday night.
KITTY KELLY
Sounds like a plan.
Kitty Kelly now walks over to Pops Pruitt and gives him a
great big hug.
KITTY KELLY
What would I do without you? Thank you Pops.
Pops adjusts his Atlanta Braves baseball cap and then decides
to take it off and put the hat under his left arm pit.
POPS PRUITT
Like I said Kitty, Jonathan Maxwell and them city boys are no
match for Pops Pruitt and his band of Red Neck Crusaders. We
may have lost the Civil War, but the South will rise again!
Pops Pruitt puts up his hand and everyone gives him a high
five slapping his hand. Everyone is seen smiling and
laughing.
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Scene #17
EXT. PONCHO TORTILLA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT-SATURDAY NIGHT
INT. BACK OF RESTAURANT COMEDY SHOW
Kitty Kelly is seated at a table with Speedy Murphy, Ronnie
Wilkerson, his wife Becky Wilkerson, Pops Pruitt, Peewee,
Boogie, Vickie Lynn and her boyfriend Arlo Thompson.
Throughout the room all of the residents of the Mountain View
are in attendance.
Camera pans around the room zooming in first on Kitty Kelly’s
table. The Camera then focuses on each table where the
residents are seen waving over to Kitty Kelly’s table.
CUT TO:
INT. STAGE AREA
Comedy show is already in progress and the band Li’nard’s
Many Moods is seen playing a thirty second musical medley.
The spotlight is turned on the microphone as the master of
ceremonies Steve Sindoni walks up to the microphone.
MASTER OF CEREMONY
I’d like to thank Poncho Tortilla for having us here on this
special night.
The MC extends his right hand towards the center of the
audience where Poncho and his wife Lucy are seated.
Camera pans out to the audience and focuses on Poncho and his
wife Lucy Tortilla.
MASTER OF CEREMONY
Right here at the Twisted Tortilla for the first time Mr.
Chipps Cooney! Let’s hear it for him everybody!
Camera zooms in and focuses on Chipps Cooney as he heads over
to the microphone stand at center stage. The audience is
standing and loudly applauding for the headline entertainer.
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CHIPPS COONEY
I just spilled coffee in the car and I sat in it! My ass is
all wet. I’m supposed to be funny now?
The camera pans around the audience and shows JW West
laughing and his son Junior is howling hysterically. The
camera then focuses on Kitty Kelly’s table.
PEEWEE
Hey Pops, that comedian Chipps Cooney could be your twin
brother. He looks exactly like you old timer.
KITTY KELLY
Didn’t you say you were adopted? You never know?
POPS PRUITT
You know he does look a little like me.
The camera focuses on center stage and comedian Chipps Cooney
is seen fidgeting and tugging on his pants.
CHIPPS COONEY
Are you ready for some magic? For my first trick I’m going to
disappear. I need to change my pants. I’ll be back in a
couple of minutes.
Chipps Cooney pulls out a magic wand from his bag and holds
it over his head for the audience to see and waves it. A
large puff of smoke appears and as the smoke clears Chipps
Cooney has disappeared. The MC quickly grabs the microphone.
MASTER OF CEREMONY
That’s show biz! Hit it guys!
Final credits roll as Li’nard’s Many Moods plays (LET CHO
HAIR DOWN)