atypical hollywood life

It's not a good thing that Arthur Miller can't stop brainwashing Margaret that his little granddaughter is so stubborn that she turned down the offer.

"So you and Geffen made a deal?"

This is really... the guardianship system is so fucking fucked up.

"Yes, my dear, you know I won't harm you, you will lose a lot if you miss this opportunity, your age is too embarrassing, do you have to look for a small role that you can play from thousands of scripts?" Characters? Or relying on connections with various directors to make soy sauce in their films? Baby, trust me, those are not going to work for you! You are a rising star on Broadway, and Steve has a lot of praise for you , you know what it means! After Daisy’s contract expires, you will be the new Anne. You should understand how many detours you will avoid. With this capital, why do you start your acting career with those extras? Claudia will bring you a statuette..."

Arthur Miller became more and more excited as he talked, he couldn't wait to see little Margaret reach the top...

"I know, Arthur, I know you love me, and I appreciate everything you've done for me, I just don't want to make movies right now, I don't have that much energy and time, it's not like Broadway, Broadway is just one of mine Interest, I was on Broadway only because Katherine’s career was there, I’ve been living with Katherine since Anne left the US, I’ve always been backstage watching her performances, it’s just accidental to be on stage. Movies, it’s so professional, I'm not sure if acting is the path for me."

She just made a cameo role as a child actor out of curiosity, not even a sideshow. Although she loves acting in real life, it doesn't mean she has to choose this career. She really doesn't love acting as much as Arthur thinks .The most important thing is that she is so busy now that she is almost burnt out. How can she have so much time to make movies?What on earth had she done to make Arthur feel that she was devoted to the profession of acting?Margaret almost knelt down to him, no wonder she became the greatest dramatist in American history with such a brain.

"Well, honey, since you're on Broadway for Katherine, can't you do a movie for your poor old grandfather?" Arthur Miller made a pitiful look.

Oh shit!This old wrinkled orange peel is really not suitable for this kind of look.

"..."

"Okay, I agree."

Margaret was very helpless. She was sure that Arthur must have reached some secret agreement with Geffen, and this film was already imperative.

Arthur wanted her to do this, and there was no way he would change his mind.Before the bottom line she was willing to do something to make this old man happy.

She always knew he had complicated feelings for Marilyn, and now he's projecting some of them/onto her, and what Marilyn didn't do he wants her to be, which isn't great news, but there's Catherine can check and balance him, not too much, but Catherine's age is also a problem, she doesn't have much energy.

Maybe she should really consider the career of an actor. Before she has a clear future plan, she will know whether she is suitable for this film after acting in this film.but………

"Arthur, maybe you will consider my opinion when you make a decision next time?" Before her, she couldn't make decisions about her own life. It was a hell to meet such a controlling guardian like Arthur.

"Of course, dear, this time it was only because of a small accident, we have to rule out this factor, don't we?"

After speaking, Arthur blinked his eyes, smiling kindly like an old grandfather.

Oh, of course he is.

Spielberg sat on the chair with a sad face, not knowing whether to say he was lucky or unlucky.

After nearly ten years, he finally found someone who was willing to invest in this film that was destined to lose money, but not long after the film was approved, the investor died, and he covered his face in pain. Spielberg began to doubt whether even God I don't agree with myself making this movie.

"Don't be discouraged, Steven, this movie has suffered enough, we will get over it." Katherine Kennedy comforted him.

"Don't comfort me." Spielberg smiled wryly. Dilemma is his best adjective now.

The production started in mid-January, and the production team will soon be stationed in Poland. Everything is in place and only the funds are needed. Where can he ask for another investment?What's more, there are still pre-investment projects?A small company has no courage, and a large company has many conditions. Who would do such a thing as knowing that it will lose money and throwing money into it?Even if you can get investment, you can't afford to delay after going through various procedures. The initial investment is equivalent to a waste of time. Which capitalist would be so stupid?

"Maybe we should try to start with Mr. Miller?" Catherine Kennedy tentatively asked.

Of course she can attract investment for old friends, but the problem now is not simply a matter of money. The time is too tight. Everything about "Schindler's List" is ready, and the only thing left is to start filming. It can be said that Once the money arrives, the crew can start working immediately. In this case, it is not so easy to find an investor who takes over halfway.

In fact, as early as two years ago, Universal expressed its investment intention to Spielberg, on the condition that he direct "Jurassic Park".

But at that time, Steven had already hooked up with Lilian. Compared with Universal, a big production company that couldn't even fully release the editing rights to him, Spielberg certainly preferred Lilian's non-demanding style. Rate of return, investors who completely let go except for financial supervision.

So of course, he rejected Universal's invitation and has been carefully preparing for this painstaking production that has been planned for ten years.

But the current situation is very embarrassing, go back and find Universal?The time spent wrangling between Universal and Alexander Hughes' legal team is enough to increase the cost of the film, and there are various copyright disputes. You must know that Lilian has never asked for copyright.

In a sense, she is equivalent to providing Spielberg with a low-interest loan. If there is a profit, it is very good. If the investment is recovered and the taxes from the tax bureau are paid, it will be regarded as a favor to an old friend. It does not matter if there is no profit. , anyway, she is not short of this little money, so she has the right to make a contribution to the nation.Comparing the two situations, as long as the brain is not sick, you will know which one to choose.

It's a pity that Lilian's death led to a suspension of everything. Now her property is frozen due to the handover of the inheritance. Even if the freeze is unfrozen, the Hughes family will not agree to lose money. In fact, he has already communicated with Lilian's lawyer, and the other party said that it was a joint Private investment, and Mr. Hughes, the property supervisor, rejected the follow-up plan and planned to sell the plan as a package. He didn't want his niece's money to be wasted in unnecessary places. This road has been blocked.

Starting from Miller is indeed a way, but don't forget that there is also Hepburn who is a co-custodian, Arthur Miller and Alexander Hughes. Don't even think about who she will support. Now this project is basically at a dead end up.

"Miller can't get around Hughes and Hepburn." George Lucas said.

At the beginning, he led this line for Spielberg and Lilian. If this kind of unprofitable film is invested by a big company, there are too many additional conditions, and it is very likely that if you get involved, you will not be able to get out of it. There are too many constraints. Investment is relatively better.

Of course, investors other than Jews will basically not consider this kind of money-losing goods. However, the Jews themselves have a lot of money, and they can still get some. invested.

Lilian even gave him a surprise, she promised all the investment, and promised that if there is interest, she will only recover the investment, and the proceeds will be invested in Steven's fund.

At that time, Steven almost jumped up and sang carols to her. It was the first time I saw such a talkative investor from the film to now, and she did not give instructions on matters related to the film, but sent an accountant to supervise the financial operation. , if every investor was like her, Hollywood would be heaven.

"If you can convince Arthur Miller, you can influence others through him." Catherine Kennedy thought.

As a Jew, Arthur Miller should be happy to promote this project, and this is not a fraudulent investment that conceals the facts. Lilian is very clear about the future of this film, and she even made a decision not to return the investment. Le should not object.

"I'll give Margaret a call. She is the one who has the most say in this matter, and if it's her wish, Alexander Hughes shouldn't object."

Although Margaret is young, she is smart and precocious. Being separated from her parents for many years makes this little girl very mature. Unlike her peers who are still playing around, Margaret It's the thinking of adults only.With her support, both Hughes and Hepburn would give in.

William and Lilian's funeral was held on December 15th. The weather was gloomy, and it seemed that something could fall at any time.

Not many people came to the funeral, except for the relatives of the family, most of them were Lilian's friends, including George Lucas, Robert Downey Jr., James Cameron, Don Simpson, Hubert Givenchy, etc... a small part is William's friends, Antoine Katzenberg, Anna Wintour, Cliff Baran, Roland Emmerich, etc... and some are family contacts A close network of relationships.

The funeral was presided over by a priest from a church in New York. Catherine attended the funeral in a wheelchair. She had aged a lot in a few days, and her body, which was not young at all, had deteriorated further. After the funeral, Alexander sent her back to the nursing home. Leaving Steve and Howard to help Margaret deal with the aftermath.

"Are you okay, Meg?" The eight-year-old Scarlett looked at Margaret worriedly. She and Margaret played together when they were young children. The wonderful fate brought them closer.