1927
George Valentin, a charismatic silent film star, enjoys immense popularity with his loyal dog, Jack, until the advent of talking pictures threatens his career. Despite the studio's transition to talkies, George stubbornly attempts to produce another silent film, which flops as rising star Peppy Miller, whom George once helped, achieves widespread success in sound films. George's wife leaves him, and he loses his fortune in the stock market crash, leading to a downward spiral of alcoholism and despair. After George accidentally sets his house on fire in a drunken stupor, Peppy rescues him and convinces studio head Zimmer to cast them in a new musical, allowing George to embrace sound and revive his career alongside Peppy.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A silent film star, George Valentin, revels in his success until the advent of talkies threatens his career.
Open full beat sheetGeorge Valentin is listed as Silent film star. A charismatic, successful silent film actor who struggles to adapt to the transition to talking pictures. In the parsed data, George Valentin is connected to 53 scenes, 41 dialogue lines, 41 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
53 scenes / 41 dialogue linesPeppy Miller is listed as Rising star / Actress. An ambitious young woman who rises to fame in the talkie era and maintains a deep affection for George. In the parsed data, Peppy Miller is connected to 34 scenes, 40 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
34 scenes / 40 dialogue linesJack is listed as George's dog. A Jack Russell terrier who is George's loyal companion and frequent co-star. In the parsed data, Jack is connected to 23 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
23 scenes / 0 dialogue linesClifton is listed as George's chauffeur. George's loyal chauffeur who remains dedicated to him even during his downfall. In the parsed data, Clifton is connected to 13 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 70.
13 scenes / 6 dialogue linesZimmer is listed as Studio Producer. A powerful Hollywood producer who transitions from silent films to talkies. In the parsed data, Zimmer is connected to 6 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
6 scenes / 7 dialogue linesDoris is listed as George's wife. George's elegant but cold and indifferent wife. In the parsed data, Doris is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesConstance Gray is listed as Actress. A lead actress in silent films who struggles with the transition to sound. In the parsed data, Constance Gray is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA man is tortured in a futuristic laboratory by scientists using ultrasound.
George ValentinThe hero is imprisoned, rescued by his dog, and escapes with a female prisoner.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy MillerGeorge Valentin and his cast celebrate the successful premiere of his film.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy Miller, Zimmer, Constance GrayGeorge is mobbed by fans and meets Peppy Miller.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerGeorge has a tense breakfast with his wife.
George Valentin, Jack, DorisGeorge meets Peppy on set and saves her from being fired.
George Valentin, Peppy Miller, ZimmerPeppy visits George's dressing room and they share an intimate moment.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy Miller, CliftonGeorge laughs at a sound test, causing tension with Zimmer.
George Valentin, Zimmer, Constance GrayZimmer tells George that the studio is switching to talkies.
George Valentin, ZimmerGeorge leaves the office feeling discouraged but regains his composure.
George ValentinGeorge meets Peppy on the stairs; they share a friendly, flirtatious moment.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerGeorge returns home and ignores his wife, focusing on his dog.
George Valentin, Jack, DorisDoris confronts George about their marriage; he remains indifferent.
George Valentin, Jack, DorisGeorge works intensely on his new film, Tears of Love.
George Valentin, JackGeorge realizes Peppy's film is released on the same day as his.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerGeorge overhears Peppy dismissing old actors during an interview.
George Valentin, Peppy Miller, CliftonGeorge learns of the stock market crash and his financial ruin.
George Valentin, CliftonGeorge reads a bad review of his film and hesitates to call Peppy.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerPeppy wakes up.
Peppy MillerA scene from Tears of Love is shown.
George ValentinGeorge watches the failure of his film.
George ValentinGeorge sees the success of Peppy's film.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerGeorge talks to himself while driving.
George Valentin, CliftonDoris leaves George.
George Valentin, DorisPeppy watches George's film.
Peppy MillerGeorge is transported to Peppy's house in an ambulance.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy MillerThe final scene of Tears of Love.
George Valentin, JackGeorge wakes up in Peppy's house and is comforted by her.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy MillerGeorge's picture is trampled on the street.
George ValentinPeppy and George have breakfast together before she leaves for work.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerGeorge is drunk at home.
George Valentin, JackGeorge explores the house.
George Valentin, JackPeppy visits George, but the encounter is awkward.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy MillerGeorge enters a storeroom and is interrupted by a maid.
George Valentin, JackThe theater sign is being taken down.
Peppy blackmails Zimmer into hiring George.
Peppy Miller, ZimmerPeppy prepares for a shoot.
Peppy MillerClifton drives the car.
CliftonMontage of Peppy's rising fame.
Peppy MillerClifton visits George.
George Valentin, CliftonGeorge watches Clifton leave.
George Valentin, CliftonPeppy is pampered by assistants.
Peppy MillerGeorge discovers Peppy bought all his belongings.
George ValentinGeorge's life in 1931 is shown as modest and difficult.
George Valentin, JackGeorge prepares to leave.
George ValentinGeorge sells his tuxedo.
George ValentinGeorge flees the house.
George ValentinGeorge fires his chauffeur.
George Valentin, CliftonGeorge wanders the street as a beggar.
George Valentin, JackClifton refuses to leave.
George Valentin, CliftonPeppy returns home to find George gone.
Peppy MillerClifton remains outside.
George Valentin, CliftonGeorge returns to his burnt house.
George Valentin, JackGeorge is awake in bed.
George ValentinPeppy realizes George found out.
Peppy MillerClifton is still outside.
CliftonPeppy drives away recklessly.
Peppy MillerClifton has left.
George ValentinPeppy drives through town.
Peppy MillerGeorge's belongings are auctioned off.
George ValentinGeorge prepares to end his life.
George Valentin, JackGeorge leaves the auction.
George ValentinPeppy crashes her car into the gate.
Peppy MillerPeppy watches George leave.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerPeppy and George reconcile.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy MillerGeorge is drunk in a bar.
George Valentin, CliftonGeorge and Peppy dance for Zimmer.
George Valentin, Peppy Miller, ZimmerGeorge hallucinates.
George ValentinGeorge and Peppy film a dance number.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerClifton puts George to bed.
George Valentin, Jack, CliftonGeorge goes to see Peppy's film.
George Valentin, Jack, Peppy MillerGeorge watches Peppy's film.
George Valentin, Peppy MillerGeorge is not recognized.
George Valentin, JackGeorge's past film is shown.
George ValentinGeorge burns his film collection.
George Valentin, JackJack escapes the fire.
JackJack gets help from a policeman.
JackThe policeman arrives at the burning house.
George ValentinGeorge is rescued.
George ValentinGeorge is unconscious outside.
George ValentinYour first film doesn't come out until tomorrow and yet you're already the new darling of Hollywood! How do you explain that?
Let's go back, Norma. They've never seen a white woman before and I don't want to take any risks.
George is a silent movie actor. He belongs to the past. Today he's a nobody.
She's been good to you. She's always looked out for you.
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