Sunset Boulevard movie - The House on Sunset (Exterior) lyrics

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(The house, ghostly in the moonlight. To begin with, the stage is empty, then JOE appears, moving across the patio. As a certain point, HE's startled, as MAX glides out through the French doors to intercept him.)<br>

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MAX<br>

Where have you been?<br>

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JOE<br>

Out. I assume I can go out when I feel like it.<br>

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MAX <br>

Madame is quite agitated. Earlier this evening, she wanted you for something and you could not be found.<br>

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JOE<br>

Well, that's tough.<br>

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MAX<br>

I don't think you understand, Mr. Gillis. Madame is extremely fragile. She has moments of melancholy. There have been suicide attempts.<br>

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JOE<br>

Why? Because of her career? She's done well enough. Look at all the fan mail she gets every day.<br>

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MAX<br>

I wouldn't look too closely at the postmarks if I were you.<br>

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JOE<br>

You mean you write them?<br>

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MAX<br>

Will you be requiring some supper this evening, sir?<br>

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JOE<br>

No. And Max?<br>

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MAX<br>

Yes, sir? <br>

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JOE<br>

Who the hell do you think you are, Bringing my stuff up from my apartment without consulting me? I have a life of my own - now you're telling me I'm supposed to be a prisoner here.<br>

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(MAX considers him for a moment, his eye cold.)<br>

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MAX<br>

I think, perhaps, sir, you will have to make up your mind to abide by the rules of this house. That is, if you want the job. <br>

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(HE turns; the house swallows him up and HE disappears as abruptly as HE materialized. JOE stands for a moment, perplexed; then he proceeds on his way up the wooden staircase towards his room above the garage.)<br>

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