At the gallery, a little while later. All the guests have had a chance to see Richard's photographs. Mr. Carlson gives Richard a newspaper. |
Richard: |
What's this? |
Carlson: |
Read it. |
Richard: |
I can't. [He gives the newspaper to Marilyn.] Would you read it, Marilyn? |
Marilyn: |
[She begins to read the review.] "Richard Stewart's show at the Carlson Gallery is a collection of photographs from his new book entitled Family Album, U.S.A. There is power and beauty in Mr. Stewart's work, and his book introduces us to a remarkable new talent." Oh, Richard, it's wonderful! |
Carlson: |
Congratulations! |
Richard: |
Wow! I'm overwhelmed. |
Carlson: |
Ladies and gentlemen, if I may have your attention for a moment, please? I hope you're all enjoying the exhibition. I know that I am. And I would like to introduce the young man who spent the last five years taking these remarkable pictures and writing the background for Family Album, U.S.A.Mr. Richard Stewart. [They all applaud.] |
Richard: |
Hello. I want to thank all of you for coming here tonight. I'd like to thank Harvey Carlson for his faith in my project. But most of all, I would like to thank my family for their love and support all through this adventure. Thank you. [Everyone applauds again.] |
Later that evening. Marilyn and Richard are walking through the Gallery. |
Richard: |
Oh, I'm glad that's over. |
Tom: |
[He approaches Marilyn and Richard to take some pictures of the photographs and of them.] Would you mind? |
Richard: |
Oh, not at all. |
Tom: |
[He takes a few more photographs.] Thanks. |
Richard: |
Our pleasure. Hope it wins a Pulitzer Prize. |
Tom: |
I'll settle for an "A" in my photography course. |
Carlson: |
Ah, Richard, Marilyn, I want you to meet John O'Neill. |
Richard: |
Oh, how do you do? |
Marilyn: |
Nice to meet you. |
O'Neill: I've been looking forward to meeting your husband, Mrs. Stewart. [to Richard] I'm really impressed by your show. |
Richard: |
Thank you. |
O'Neill: |
In fact, I'd like your autograph. |
Richard: |
Oh, well, really ... |
O'Neill: |
On a contract. |
Richard: |
What's this about, Harvey? |
Carlson: |
Mr. O'Neill is the publisher of several magazines. |
Marilyn: |
Of course. I've seen you of television. |
Carlson: |
Mr. O'Neill was so impressed with your work that he wants to develop it into a magazine concept. |
Richard: |
Well, that sounds very exciting, but where would I fit into the plan? |
O'Neill: |
I'd like you to be the photo editor of the magazine. |
Marilyn: |
Oh, Richard, how exciting! |
Carlson: |
It's a wonderful opportunity, Richard. |
Richard: |
Hold on. Wait a minute, please. |
Carlson: |
What's the problem, Richard? |
Richard: |
The problem is that I'm a photographer, not an editor. I like what I do. In fact, I love what I do ... which is going out with a camera and a roll of film and seeing the wonder of humanity. Now, I appreciate your offer, but I've worked so hard on Family Album, U.S.A., and I'm giving some thought to a new book on a different subject. I'm flattered, but I enjoy taking pictures, and I want to continue doing that. Thank you, but I'm happy being a photographer. |
O'Neill: |
I understand, Richard. |
Carlson: |
Richard, I know your next book will be a success. Congratulations! |
Richard: |
Thanks. [Mr. Carlson shakes Richard's hand and walks away with John O'Neill.] |
Marilyn: |
[to Richard] You're a real Stewart! |
Richard: |
Thanks. [He kisses her.] |