PART II.--THE PLOT OF THE PHOTODRAMA.

I.--WHAT PLOT MATERIAL IS 119

The Plot Germ; the Premise Advanced; Ancient Theme and Original Treatment.

II.--WHERE TO GET PLOT GERMS 124

Observation; Reading; Employment of Facts; the Daily Newspaper; Dangers; Propriety; Originality; the “True Story”; Importance of Notes; Titles; Plot Classification.

III.--BEGINNING WITH THE END 132

Seeking the Climax; When to Begin the Photoplay; Ever-Forward Movement; the Live Beginning.

IV.--DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUITY 138

Each Scene Contributes to the Climax; Element of Time and Chronological Sequence; Problems of Continuity; the Central Theme; the Return; Instantaneous Sequence; Time Indicatives.

V.--THE CLIMAX AND COMPLETED PLOT 146

Sequence and Consequence; Logical Cause and Complete Solution; Sustained Climax; All Expectations Fulfilled.