Paddy Chayefsky – Scripts on Screen

The Bachelor Party Script

celluloid — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:22:25 +0000

Year:1957

Director:Delbert Mann

Written by:Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay), Paddy Chayefsky (Story)

Script Synopsis:Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential in expressing their concerns and hopes.

The Bachelor Party Script Resources:

The Bachelor Party Script at Screenplays For You
The Bachelor Party Script - Undated Shooting draft at IMSDb
The Bachelor Party Script PDF - [PADDY CHAYEFSKY] at Script Fly ($)

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

The Bachelor Party ( tt0050156 ) at IMDb
The Bachelor Party ( 185263 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Altered States Script

celluloid — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:29:30 +0000

Year:1980

Director:Ken Russell

Written by:Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay), Paddy Chayefsky (Novel)

Script Synopsis:A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of consciousness and finds that memory, time, and perhaps reality itself are states of mind.

Altered States Script Resources:

Altered States Script PDF at Script Slug

Other Links:

Altered States ( tt0080360 ) at IMDb
Altered States ( 11542 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Goddess Script

celluloid — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:25:03 +0000

Year:1958

Director:John Cromwell

Written by:Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Booze, pills and loneliness mark a young actress' rise to stardom.

Goddess Script Resources:

Goddess Script PDF - 7/22/57 REVISED at Script City ($)
Goddess Script PDF at Script Fly ($)

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Goddess ( tt0051667 ) at IMDb
Goddess ( 3081 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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The Americanization Of Emily Script

celluloid — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 02:59:56 +0000

Year:1964

Director:Arthur Hiller

Written by:Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay), William Bradford Huie (Novel)

Script Synopsis:During the build-up to D-Day in 1944, the British found their island hosting many thousands of American soldiers who were "oversexed, overpaid, and over here". That's Charlie Madison exactly; he knows all the angles to make life as smooth and risk-free as possible for himself. But things become complicated when he falls for an English woman, and his commanding officer's nervous breakdown leads to Charlie being sent on a senseless and dangerous mission.

The Americanization Of Emily Script Resources:

The Americanization Of Emily Script PDF - 11/14/63 REV at Script City ($)
The Americanization Of Emily Script PDF - [DRAFT 1963] at Script Fly ($)
The Americanization Of Emily Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

The Americanization Of Emily ( tt0057840 ) at IMDb
The Americanization Of Emily ( 42791 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Marty

celluloid — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:38:24 +0000

Year:1955

Director:Delbert Mann

Written by:Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

Marty Script Resources:

Marty Script PDF at The Script Savant
Marty Script - Undated Shooting draft at IMSDb
Marty Script at The Daily Script
Marty Script PDF - 10/15/1954 at Script City ($)
Marty Script PDF - [Final Rev 1954-11-19] at Script Fly ($)

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Marty ( tt0048356 ) at IMDb
Marty ( 15919 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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The Hospital

celluloid — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:38:22 +0000

Year:1971

Director:Arthur Hiller

Written by:Paddy Chayefsky (Writer)

Script Synopsis:A suicidal doctor struggles to find meaning in his life while a murderer stalks the halls of his hospital.

The Hospital Script Resources:

The Hospital Script PDF at The Script Savant
The Hospital Script at The Daily Script
The Hospital Script - Undated Shooting draft at IMSDb
The Hospital Script PDF - 3/2/1971 at Script City ($)
The Hospital Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
The Hospital Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

The Hospital ( tt0067217 ) at IMDb
The Hospital ( 32082 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Paint Your Wagon

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:43:56 +0000

Year:1969

Director:Joshua Logan

Written by:Alan Jay Lerner (Musical), Alan Jay Lerner (Screenplay), Paddy Chayefsky (Adaptation)

Script Synopsis:A Michigan farmer and a prospector form a partnership in the California gold country. Their adventures include buying and sharing a wife, hijacking a stage, kidnapping six prostitutes, and turning their mining camp into a boom town. Along the way there is plenty of drinking, gambling, and singing. They even find time to do some creative gold mining.

Paint Your Wagon Script Resources:

Paint Your Wagon Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Paint Your Wagon Script PDF - (XXL) 12/1/67 at Script City ($)
Paint Your Wagon Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Paint Your Wagon ( tt0064782 ) at IMDb
Paint Your Wagon ( 20391 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Network

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:43:52 +0000

Year:1976

Director:Sidney Lumet

Written by:Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.

Network Script Resources:

Network Script PDF at Script Slug
Network Script at Screenplays For You
Network Script at Screenplays For You
Network Script PDF - [Undated] at Script Fly ($)
Network Script PDF - [Undated, longer] at Script Fly ($)
Network Script PDF - [Rev 1-14-76] at Script Fly ($)
Network Script PDF - 1/14/76 REVISED at Script City ($)

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Network ( tt0074958 ) at IMDb
Network ( 10774 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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