(Prom Nina Wilcox Putnem) a8 CAGLIOSTRO or (THE KING OP THE DEAD) Original Screen Story By Nina Wileox Putnam February 19, 1932“CAGLIOSTRO” or "THE KING OF THE DEAD" FADE IN EGYPTIAN SECTION OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK CITY...INT ANGLE CLOSE SHOT OF A STRANGE EGYPTIAN HEAD. It is the head of a small statuette having the body of a man and the grotesque head of a bird. THE CAMERA MOVES BACK a little to disclose the fact that this figure is one of many in ‘the museum show case. A pair of hands is busy putting ‘those figures in order. cataloging them and pasting little markers on the bottom of them. The first figure is laid in the case, the hands withdraw and then come back to put down a second figure, and then a third. Before the hands lay this third statuette in place they hesitate. CAMERA MOVES BACK to disclose Professor Joseph Whemple, Curator of the Egyptian Department, examining the little figure with interest. ‘SOUND: A deep voice which says: That is not genuine! Charming but an imitation, Startled, Joseph Whemple whirls about and faces the in- truder. The new comer is s tall, lean man whose cadaverous face is shadowed by a wide brimmed black hat. He wears a long cloak and carries a cane of curious design. This man is Cagliostro, who is known under the name of Dr. Astro 30-JOSEPH WHEMPLE Good God, how you startled me! Where did you come from? Dr. Astro smiles and indicates entrance with a vague gesture Who are you? DR. ASTRO A mere amateur of Egyptology who bows toa great authority Like yourself, Signor Whemple. JOSEPE WHEMPLE Yes — Iam the curator, but still — I don't under- stand. DR. ASTRO I have long been wishing to make your acquaintance. But if I may say so without offense, I am surprised that the little imitation Osiris should have crept into your priceless collection. JOSEPH WHEMPLE You make a study of these things, I see Dr. Astro takes the image from Whemple's hand and points to the back. DR. ASTRO You see this little mark? That identifies it positively as the early part of the reign of Rameses the Third. In the case it is catalogued under Thelmes. JOSEPE WHEMPLE But so are many other objects of Thelnes marked in the same fashion. DR. ASTRO (SHAKING HIS HEAD AND SMILING) I have lived many years in Egypt and I assure you, you are mistaken