Once Upon a Time at the Adelphi - Phil Willmott

BOTH: But now the tide has turned the waters deep
I used to think I owned the earth
But now I see my real worth
A shop soiled former winner
Going cheap.
Scene 12
THOMPSON IN THE HOTEL BEDROOM OF THE IMPOSINGLY HANDSOME AND
CARNIVEROUSLY SEXUAL OLDER MOVIE PRODUCER
SEXUALY CHARGED ATMOSPHERE.
THOMPSON: It’s a great honour to have you as a guest Sir, lots of the stars
from your studio have stayed here.
I never miss an RKO musical
PRODUCER: Then wasn’t that you skulking, just down the corridor last night?
Hoping to catch my eye? Think you have what it takes to be an RKO leading
man? You got the looks I’ll give you that - So tell me about you –
THOMPSON: Not much to tell really, I work in accounts here, live just –
PRODUCER: Say kid, my wife’ll be back in an hour how about we cut a few
corners. I’m guessing you’re a good dancer, right?
THOMPSON: I like to dance.
PRODUCER: Yeah, I can tell by the way you slid into the elevator right in
front of me, just brushing my sleeve, reaching across me to press the
button. “Dexterous” I believe is the word. So you going to do a little dance
for me now?
THOMPSON: What kind of a dance do you think you can afford, Sir?
PRODUCER: (ENJOYING THE GAME. TANTALISING THOMPSON WITH A BIG
WAD OF CASH) Like that is it. Don’t seem so desperate, Kid. It’s not a good
look on you!
THOMPSON: I’m sorry. I’m being blackmailed.
PRODUCER: Thought I recognised the twitch. Bleeding you dry, right?
THOMPSON: I’ve got no savings. Nothing to sell well, turns out nothing of
value.
PRODUCER: Oh I wouldn’t say that. Shall we start with 10 dollars! Don’t
know what that is in your money but it ought to buy me something, right?
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