By Noelle Buffam · October 15, 2010
Screenplay Genre: Musical / Romance
Movie Time: 113 minutes
1. INCITING INCIDENT
Jerry (Gene Kelly) and Milo (Nina Foch) go to a local cafe. Jerry sees the beautiful Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron) from across the room and asks her to dance. Milo becomes jealous and has a tantrum in the car. (00:33:00)
2. LOCK IN (End of Act One)
After Jerry relentlessly pursues her, Lise finally agrees to go on a date with him. (00:45:00)
3. FIRST CULMINATION (Midpoint)
Jerry and Lise meet by the canal. Both very much in love, they dance together and share a kiss. (00:57:00)
4. MAIN CULMINATION (End of Act Two)
As Jerry professes his love for her, Lise tells him that she's planning on getting married to another man very soon. (1:24:00)
5. THIRD ACT TWIST
Spited by Lise's revelation, Jerry goes to Milo's apartment. He kisses her and invites her to go to the costume ball as his date. (1:27:00)
