Nuptials

Wanting to consummate her marriage to a much older man, a virginal bride needs to reappraise it when things start going disastrously wrong.

Type:

Short

Status:

Available for Free

Page Count:

8pp

Genre:

Comedy

Budget:

Shoestring

Age Rating:

13+

Copyright Details:

WGA

Synopsis/Details

A woman in her 30s in a bridal dress is carried down a hotel corridor by a man of similar age. He’s wearing the standard issue groom’s outfit, including a top hat. The weight is no trouble for him. In fact, he’s enjoying the exertion. Depositing on the king-size bed in the bridal suite/hotel room, and looking longingly, lovingly at her, the man is tapped on the shoulder by the actual bridegroom – pushing 70. The younger man makes a discreet withdrawal. Preparations for the nuptial ensue, her (evidently a virgin) in the bathroom, he by taking swigs of whisky and doing press-ups in the room. Consummation is event is curtailed by the groom’s fatal stroke. Even her Kiss of Life and CRP can’t save him. The younger man hears the commotion, bursts in (using the fob key kept) and comforts the widow. He dials emergency services as she waits in the bathroom. He throws an arm round her, trying to comfort. She notices his burgeoning erection, sees him in a different light.

Story & Logistics

Story Situation:

Loss of loved ones

Story Conclusion:

Bitter-sweet

Linear Structure:

Linear

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Middle Aged

Hero Type:

Ordinary

Advanced

Subculture:

Casuals

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Submitted: 2022-Jun-07

Last Updated: 2023-Mar-20

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The Writer: Barry Staff

In parallel with an oddball 'career' in McJobs (roof-rack assembler, computer helpdesk, beer bottler, reject furniture salesman, draughtsman, goods-inward operative, a bouncer - briefly. . .) Barry has written a portfolio of feature screenplays, associated shorts, and spinoffs. With multiple laurels for the screenplays and four of the shorts filmed, helmed by himself, he's, SO FAR, had a purchase offer on one feature script, an option on another and a shopping agreement on a third, and a long-form series shortlisted by Channel 4 Latest news: Winner - Kingston International Film Festival (Script to Screen Award): 'Mashup' Winner - Paperscreenplay Contest (Best Concept): 'Soundbite' Winner -… Go to bio

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Nuptials

Synopsis/Details

The Writer: Barry Staff

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