Screenplay data
Spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews escapes her controlling father's yacht to reunite with her husband, King Westley. During her journey on a bus, she encounters Peter Warne, an unemployed and cynical newspaper reporter who recognizes her. Peter agrees to help Ellie reach her husband in exchange for an exclusive story, forcing the mismatched pair to travel together through various mishaps. As they endure the hardships of the road and share close quarters, their initial animosity turns into genuine love.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Ellie, a runaway heiress, escapes her controlling father on a yacht and boards a bus, where she begrudgingly shares space with Peter, a resourceful reporter.
Open full beat sheetEllie Andrews is listed as Protagonist. A beautiful young woman escaping her father's control. In the parsed data, Ellie Andrews is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPeter Warne is listed as Protagonist. An unemployed newspaper reporter. In the parsed data, Peter Warne is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAlexander Andrews is listed as Wealthy industrialist. Ellie's father, authoritative and wealthy. In the parsed data, Alexander Andrews is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLacey is listed as Petty Officer. Officious and ineffective officer on the yacht. In the parsed data, Lacey is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSteward is listed as Yacht staff. Responsible for catering to Ellie on the yacht. In the parsed data, Steward is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCaptain is listed as Captain of the yacht. Commands the ELSPETH II. In the parsed data, Captain is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDanker is listed as Bus Driver/Motorist. Provides a ride to Ellie and Peter. In the parsed data, Danker is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 5.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGordon is listed as Editor. Peter's former boss at the newspaper.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKing Westley is listed as Antagonist. An aviator and Ellie's husband.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLovington is listed as Detective Agency Head. Hired by Andrews to find Ellie.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesOscar Shapeley is listed as Traveling salesman. An obnoxious bus passenger.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSteward and staff are afraid to deliver food to the cabin of an unnamed passenger.
Steward, LaceyAndrews decides to handle his daughter himself.
Alexander Andrews, Captain, LaceyAndrews confronts Ellie about her marriage to King Westley.
Alexander Andrews, Ellie AndrewsEllie successfully escapes via bus.
Ellie Andrews, Peter WarnePeter and Ellie are forced to share a seat.
Ellie Andrews, Peter Warne, DankerEllie's bag is stolen.
Ellie Andrews, Peter WarnePeter and Ellie are forced to share a cabin.
Ellie Andrews, Peter WarneExcuse me... but that upon which you sit... is mine.
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