The Day the Earth Stood Still Page #30

JEWELER:

Eleanor, did you call the electrician?

GIRL:

(she's not too bright)

I tried, Mr. Bleeker. But the phone

doesn't work, either.

JEWELER:

(absently, as he

studies the stone)

Well, call the phone company.

GIRL:

(plaintively)

But the phone doesn't work.

The Jeweler gives her a preoccupied glance of annoyance and

turns back to the stone.

TOM:

Is it worth anything?

JEWELER:

I have never seen such a stone. Will

you please tell me where it came

from?

TOM:

That's what I wanted you to tell me.

JEWELER:

(overwhelmed and

absorbed by the stone,

he shakes his head,

bewildered)

There are no diamonds like this --

any place in the world.

Impressed by the import of what the man is saying, Tom's

mind is racing wildly.

TOM:

You sure about that?

JEWELER:

(eagerly, shrewdly)

Would you like to sell it?

TOM:

(picking up the stone)

No -- no, thanks.

JEWELER:

I'd give you a very good price.

Preoccupied with his own excited thoughts, Tom has already

started for the door.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. ELEVATOR - TWO SHOT - KLAATU AND HELEN

In the dim light of the stalled elevator, Klaatu is finishing

explaining to Helen the story of his mission. Overwhelmed by

the staggering import of what he has told her, Helen is

listening with great interest and concern.

KLAATU:

(speaking gravely)

--I've already told you more than I

told Professor Barnhardt, because my

life, in a sense, is in your hands.

I thought if you knew the facts you'd

appreciate the importance of my not

being -- apprehended, -- before the

meeting tonight.

Helen is staring at him in awe, but also in complete

admiration and sympathy.

HELEN:

Yes, of course. Of course I do.

Klaatu smiles at her warmly and she manages to return the

smile. Their relationship is further cemented by the sharing

of this vital secret.

HELEN:

(studying his face

anxiously)

You hold great hope for this meeting.

KLAATU:

I can see no other hope for your

planet. If the meeting should fail,

then I'm afraid there is no hope.

Suddenly and without warning, the elevator starts moving and

the lights go on. Startled, Helen looks at him.

KLAATU:

(calmly)

It must be twelve-thirty.

HELEN:

(looks at her watch,

then back at him,

awe-struck)

Yes -- Just exactly.

STREET - MED. SHOT - DAY

Showing a section of street traffic as it comes back to life.

From everywhere comes the sound of self-starters. Trolley

bells start clanging. Then automobile horns. People climb

back into there vehicles and traffic starts to move.

SERIES OF CUTS:

of other streets, as the strident sounds of traffic build up

and normalcy is regained.

INT. LOBBY - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BLDG - MED. SHOT - DAY

as Helen and Klaatu come out of the elevator and start across

the lobby, CAMERA HOLDING ON THEM. Helen is preoccupied with

concern for Klaatu's safety.

HELEN:

Where are you going now?

KLAATU:

Back to the boardinghouse. I'll be

safe there for the afternoon -- and

I can keep an eye on Bobby. He's the

only other person who knows anything

about--

This recalls to Helen something she had forgotten and she

stops in sudden concern.

HELEN:

No, wait a minute -- there's someone

else.

KLAATU:

Who?

HELEN:

Tom... He was there last night when

Bobby told me what he saw.

The look of concern on Klaatu's face heightens Helen's

overwhelming fear and uncertainty.

HELEN:

(worriedly)

Of course, he doesn't know anything

definite. He'd talk to me first,

anyway, before--

(interrupting herself

in sudden decision)

We can't take that chance. I'll get

in touch with him right away and

make sure.

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