A scene from Shakespeare in Love 1998
William Shakespeare

I have a new play.

Christopher Marlowe

What's it called?

William Shakespeare

Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter.

Christopher Marlowe

What is the story?

William Shakespeare

Well, there's this pirate... In truth I have not written a word.

Christopher Marlowe

Romeo...Romeo is Italian. Always in and out of love.

William Shakespeare

Yes, that's good. Until he meets...

Christopher Marlowe

Ethel

William Shakespeare

Do you think?

Christopher Marlowe

The daughter of his enemy.

William Shakespeare

The daughter of his enemy...

Christopher Marlowe

His best friend is killed in a duel by Ethel's brother, or something. His name is Mercutio.

William Shakespeare

Mercutio...Good name.

Nol

Will, they're waiting for you!

William Shakespeare

I'm coming...Good luck with yours, Kit.

Christopher Marlowe

I thought your play was for Burbage.

William Shakespeare

This is a different one.

Christopher Marlowe

A different one you haven't written?

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