Hardy Empire 1945

Boy, take out the money.

And this girl, leave it to our brothers, otherwise you can't leave Xiacheng alive today, hehehe.

A little gangster took out a knife from his body and played with it in his hand.

Taylor was frightened by the sudden appearance of the gangsters, and hurriedly leaned beside Hardy. Hardy was afraid that the girl would be hurt by these gangsters, so he put his arms around her shoulders.

Hand over all your money

boom!

The gangster with the dagger just said half a sentence when a gunshot suddenly sounded next to him, and the gangster with the dagger was shot in the chest and fell to the ground.

Blood gushed out from his chest.

what!

Terrified, Tyler screamed and turned and got into Hardy's arms, hiding his face deep in Hardy's chest.

Immediately after, the big Ivan ran over with a few of his subordinates. Now it was the turn of the gangsters to be afraid. They knew the big Ivan. The Russian gang was the biggest force in this area. No one dared to provoke them. They all fell to their knees in fright.

Don't kill us, don't kill us.

Several gangsters knelt on the ground and begged.

Big Ivan didn't have time to pay attention to these guys, looked at Hardy nervously, and said cautiously: Boss, I'm sorry that it was my negligence that scared you all.

Hardy shook his head helplessly.

This is indeed an accident.

He originally wanted to show Taylor the look and life of the ghetto, but he didn't expect a few thugs to rob them.

Looking down at Taylor in his arms, he was frightened like a small quail, hugging Hardy's waist tightly, his eyes closed on his chest.

Ivan, take care of the matter here, and I'll take Taylor away. After that, he took Taylor back and walked back.

Big Ivan hurriedly sent two of his men to escort him behind him.

When Hardy disappeared, the big Ivan turned to look at the gangsters kneeling on the ground, his face became hideous.

Oh shit,

Finally, the boss asked me to do this. Originally, I wanted to show it.

This is all screwed up by you bastards.

Pick up the corpse and take them all away. Big Ivan said coldly, gritted his teeth

back in the car,

Hardy puts the girl in the back seat.

Drive out of the ghetto.

Along the way, the girl curled up in the seat, and Hardy knew that Taylor was terrified. She had been taken care of since she was a child, and she had never been exposed to such a bloody thing.

Seeing a person being beaten to death in front of him with his own eyes has a huge impact on people.

He thought about it,

Park the car in a small park parking lot.

Get out of the car and get into the back seat.

The girl cried with tears in her eyes.

Hardy took the girl into his arms.

It's the first time you've seen something like this?

Um.

The girl nodded and wept.

Remember what I told you, Matilda came back from shopping and saw through the door that her whole family was killed. Can you imagine how she felt at that time?

Sad and scared, but in order to survive, she could only grit her teeth and walk to the side, knocking on Leon's door, and begging Leon to open the door, so that she would have a chance to live. In the face of death threats, you can imagine that she had How scared are you?

Matilda's strength, can you understand something now?

Tyler lay in Hardy's arms, tears slowly stopping.

My previous understanding of Matilda was still too shallow, Mr. Hardy, can you tell me that story in more detail, I want to re-understand it again? Taylor said.

no problem.

Hardy told Matilda's story again, this time more carefully than in Mayer Park that night.

Tyler lay in Hardy's arms and listened very seriously.

She found that all the things she had seen in the past two days could be brought into the movie characters. Mr. Hardy brought himself out, and he was really cultivating himself with his heart.

The girl looked up at the man.

He didn't look away for a long time.

Hardy didn't send Taylor home until the evening. Taylor got out of the car and waved goodbye, opened the door and walked into the villa.

Sarah saw that Taylor found that she was in a low mood. When her daughter came back yesterday, she was full of energy and was very naughty. What happened today?

Sarah is worried.

What's wrong with you, Isa? Sarah asked.

Mr. Hardy took me to the ghetto today, where I saw a lot of children living in poverty, some fighting over a piece of bread. Matilda often goes hungry in the movie, so it's true. Taylor said .

Hearing what her daughter said, Sarah breathed a sigh of relief.

She thought that Mr. Hardy had done something to her daughter, but it turned out that she was just taking her to the ghetto.

Sara patted her daughter's head and comforted her: There are always misfortunes in life, so we have to work hard, right Isa.

I went to take a shower.

Go.

After Taylor took a bath, she put on pajamas and lay in bed. In fact, she didn't tell her mother the real reason for her depression. She was frightened by the gangster who was beaten to death.

This is the first time in her life that she has seen someone killed. Mr. Hardy said that he had killed more than 30 people. Thinking about it, he felt that Mr. Hardy was very courageous.

and also.

Lying in Mr. Hardy's arms, I feel really safe.

Thinking that Mr. Hardy can't come to her tomorrow, he asked Hitchcock director and MGM boss Mayer to read the script and determine the shooting situation.

She was a little disappointed.

There is still a lot to look forward to.

I don't know if I can get the role of Matilda

the next day.

Hardy came to the studio.

The two screenwriters had come, and seeing Hardy immediately handed over the script.

Mr. Hardy, the more I write, the more I think this story is great. I believe the film will be a hit when it is made. A screenwriter said.

This movie definitely has the power to hit the Oscars, said another screenwriter who didn't deserve a name.

After reading the script, Hardy felt that it was similar to what he had in mind, mainly because his outline was too detailed, and these two guys basically perfected it.

Yes, get me 5 sets. Hardy said.

The two screenwriters took the script and went out to find someone to transcribe it, and Hardy picked up the phone and contacted MGM boss Mayer.

Hady, come to my manor for dinner tonight, and I'll ask Hitchcock to study your script with the head of production.

Okay Mr. Mayer.

In the evening, Hardy came to Meyer's mansion again. This time, there were no guests in the courtyard, and the huge manor seemed very quiet.

Hitchcock and MGM production director Hans both came, and before it was time for dinner, the three of them read the script together, and there was only the sound of turning pages in the room.

Mayer was the first to put down the script. He is the big boss, and he only needs to know the outline and see if the plot is exciting.

Hans was the second to put down.

The one I watched the longest was Hitchcock.

Mayer looked at the two of them, What do you think of this script?

Hitchcock was the first to speak, I've heard the introduction to the story before, but now I read the script, and I think it's more interesting. The love between the girl and the uncle, avenging her parents, and the lonely killer set off the bomb because of the girl herself.

The content is very rich, and the story and impact are also very good. It is definitely one of the best scripts I have seen in recent years. I think the audience will definitely buy it when it is filmed, and it has the strength to impact the Oscars.

Mayer looked at Hans, the production supervisor.

Hans, talk about it.

This is an urban film. You don't need to build a scene. You just need to find a suitable place in a slum area. I estimated that the cost should be less than 1.7 million excluding the actors' remuneration.

Mayer looked at Hitchcock and Hardy, Who do you think is a better fit for this movie?

Because actors determine the level of remuneration and the degree of attraction, big stars bring their own traffic, and they will naturally attract many people to watch the movie.

Hitchcock looked at Hardy first, You came up with this script, who is your favorite?

Hardy is not polite,

Little girl, I think Elizabeth Taylor is good.

Hitchcock frowned.

I know that girl, but I think her temperament is too different from that of Matilda. I am very worried that she can play this role well. You know, Matilda is the real one in the whole movie. No.

Hardy smiled.

I'm training Taylor these days, I know what kind of person Matilda is, and I believe I can make Taylor like Matilda.

The other three people in the room understood when they heard it.

Hardy is here specifically for Taylor, and he has already started training.

Who do you think is the right actor? Mayer asked.

Hardy smiled, This is not as good as Mr. Mayer and Director Hitchcock. You should be able to find the most suitable candidate.

Jianghu is not about fighting and killing, it is about human relationships.

The cake cannot be eaten alone.

As long as Taylor is the heroine, his purpose will be achieved.

What if the other party disagrees with Taylor?

Depend on,

His own investment is not over, anyway, he has money in his hand, film investment can avoid tax, and he can also launder money. He can make more money.

Movies that make money at the box office,

It was definitely made by an art director, not a businessman.

Cary Grant, John Wayne, Cary Cooper, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Montgomery Clift, Errol Futai, Lombard Warring, William Holden.

Several people said a bunch of male stars' names, and compared them one by one to see if they were suitable. Among these people, the most famous now should be Cary Grant, who has the strongest box office appeal.

Cary Grant, who is 41 years old this year, also meets the standard of a forty-year-old uncle, but his salary is also the highest, with a film of almost 300,000 US dollars.

Hady, what do you think of Gary playing Leon? Mayer asked.

If Cary Grant is chosen, MGM will take the most advantage. Cary Grant is their contracted actor, and MGM can also share one-third of his salary.

In fact, Elizabeth Taylor is also a contracted actor of MGM, but her salary is too low, estimated to be only ten or twenty thousand.

Hardy thought about it. Cary Grant was rated as the second greatest actor in a century. He has acted in comedies and scripts. He is handy in all kinds of roles. He is 1.87 meters tall and is 40 years old, which is indeed in line with Lyon. character of.

I think Mr Grant should be able to play Lyon's role.

Next is the director, of course Hitchcock, with a salary of 200,000 yuan. The supporting role of the evil policeman can be found by a familiar actor. It is estimated that it will cost 50,000 yuan.

He also discussed the salary of Elizabeth Taylor. The salary of a heroine should be placed after the supporting role, which shows the importance of fame.

At the beginning, Mayer was going to pay 30,000 yuan. Hardy mentioned 50,000 yuan. Mayer smiled and finally agreed. Taylor's contract was divided into four or six, and MGM was six. Taylor's salary was higher, and MGM earned more.

There are dozens of other supporting roles and tricks in the play. The overall cost of the actors is 900,000, and the total price is almost 2.6 million.

Hadi, how much do you plan to invest at 2.6 million? Mayer asked.

As much as you invest, you will naturally have as many shares as you want.

How much do you plan to stay? Hardy asked.

Mayer still has confidence in the film. It's better than this. MGM will pay 1.6 million for the production cost, and you will pay 1 million. The screening and promotion costs will be discussed later.

Can.

Hardy readily agreed.

Mayer is very pleased with the partnership.

Hardy wrote the script, only one heroine was selected, and almost all the rest was handed over to MGM.

The actors of MGM, the director of MGM, the production team of MGM, the studio of MGM, and they are required to produce and distribute in the later stage.

The film has not yet started, and MGM has already made a lot of money.

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