The Goodbye Girl (1977) — Screenplay
A struggling actress and her daughter are forced to share their Manhattan apartment with an eccentric actor, leading to an unexpected romance.
- Written by
- Neil Simon
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Studio
- MGM, Warner Bros.
- Length
- 137 pages
A masterclass in dialogue and character-driven comedy. Simon's razor-sharp repartee between the jaded Paula and the irrepressible Elliot creates a dynamic that is as entertaining to read as it is to watch. The film's structure, shifting from antagonism to affection, offers a great study in tonal balance and romantic comedy pacing.
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