(PS: The previous investment budget of "Titanic" has been revised to $2 million, and Zhou Hexuan got $50,000 in copyright fees.) This is a modification after Lao Wang checked the information, don't think too much. ）

It's another evening.

Six o'clock.

Clark Gable still left work on time, and said to the director by the way: "Charles, I think a good actor should have enough time to rest." Vivien was so tired that she had to shoot at least 10 hours a day. ”

"You can just take care of yourself!" Charles Blanby said angrily.

Clark Gable said to Vivien Leigh again, "Vivien, do you need me to take you home?" ”

"No, I have an appointment today." Vivien Leigh smiled.

Charles Brambie shouted, "Call it a day, call it a day, shoot again tomorrow!" ”

Not only does Clark Gable have to get off work on time, but Vivien Leigh also took a leave of absence today, the hero and heroine are not there, and she is still making a fart movie.

Clark Gable followed Vivien Leigh like a dog, and he flattered: "Vivian, the company is preparing to make a song and dance film, are you interested?" I can recommend you as the heroine. ”

Vivien Leigh smiled: "No need, I'm too busy." ”

The two walked out of the studio together, and Clark Gable said, "I'll drive you, it's a loss of identity to take a taxi every day." ”

Vivien said: "I've bought a new car, but I haven't hired a suitable driver yet. ”

"I can help you introduce drivers to ensure that your driving skills are excellent and your character is reliable," Clark Gable spared no effort to please, "When you really become popular, you will know that being a star will be entangled by reporters and fans, and a reliable driver is very important." ”

Vivien Leigh was a little impatient: "Mr. Gable, I'll find the driver myself." ”

Clark Gable smiled awkwardly, "I'm just suggesting." ”

Vivien Leigh turned around and walked to another studio, and Clark Gable hurriedly caught up and reminded: "This studio has been rented to United Pictures, Chaplin is making his new film, and he hates to be disturbed by outsiders." ”

Vivien Leigh said angrily: "I made an appointment with Mr. Chaplin, and his girlfriend, and we are going to have dinner together." Is there anything else you can do? ”

"Uh, no, goodbye!" Clark Gable immediately slipped away.

Although Clark Gable became popular last year, becoming an idol in the hearts of thousands of Americans, and even leading the street fashion trend. But compared to Chaplin, he is not even worthy of lifting shoes, at least until he stars in "Gone with the Wind", he is not qualified to stand with Chaplin.

Let's put it this way, Clark Gable's highest honor is winning the Oscar last year.

And Chaplin and his partners are the makers of the Oscar rules, which is higher and which is lower, you can see at a glance.

After learning that Vivien Leigh had a close relationship with Chaplin, Clark Gable was even more afraid to make mistakes, completely treating Vivien Leigh as a powerful woman who could not be provoked.

Vivien Leigh came to Chaplin's studio, and a woman immediately walked over, raised her index finger and said, "Shhhhhh Vivien, this set of shots isn't finished yet, so be careful not to make a noise. ”

"Yes, Polley." Vivien Leigh laughed.

This woman's name is Pauline Gaudet, and she is Chaplin's current girlfriend and is about to become Chaplin's third wife.

Historically, Chaplin and Gao Dai will get married secretly next year, and the wedding will be held in Guangzhou, China.

Pauline Gaudet had a great influence on Chaplin, when the two first met, Chaplin just ended a failed marriage, and his career also fell into a trough, and the whole person became extremely anxious and sensitive. It was with Pauline Gaude that Chaplin made two divine films, "Modern Times" and "The Great Dictator".

Especially in "Modern Times", Pauline Gaudet accompanied Chaplin to repeatedly revise the script, and the preparation time was as long as three years.

A studio is not just a studio, it can also be open-air, such as the one in front of you.

This is a set purchased by MGM, and various buildings and streets have been built to serve as a film set. Chaplin's Luen Mei Pictures is an independent production company, with no space and equipment, and has to rent from other large companies every time it shoots.

On the street, a truck slowly approached and accidentally dropped a red flag.

Chaplin, dressed in funny leather shoes and a suit, and with a staff of civilization in his hand, staggered forward like a penguin. He picked up the flag and shouted, wanting to return it to its rightful owner, just as a group of marchers came running and followed Chaplin, who was waving the flag.

"Free!"

This is the slogan of the marchers.

"Flag!"

This is Chaplin's voice.

Then, a group of policemen arrived, the marchers dispersed, and Chaplin, who was holding the flag, was arrested as a workers' leader.

"Hahaha." Vivien Leigh covered her mouth and snickered.

Chaplin looked at the sky, it was already a little dark, and he shouted: "Finish it, call it a day, pack up all the equipment, remember to come to the set on time tomorrow!" ”

After 40 minutes of busy work, Chaplin instructed the staff to clean up the set, and personally sent the film shot today to the warehouse for storage.

Pauline Gaude had already asked the driver to drive the car outside the set and wait, Chaplin got into the car and smiled at Vivien Leigh, and then closed his eyes tiredly: "Let's go." ”

The meeting place was a restaurant in Hollywood, and in addition to Chaplin and Gao Dai, there were also Fan Punk and Bikfu, as well as Zhou Hexuan, Meng Xiaodong and Vivien Leigh.

As for Griffith, the "father of American cinema" and one of the founders of United Pictures, he is no longer glorious. Not only did he quit Luen Mei Pictures, but he also became a recluse, spending time at home all day and rarely attending gatherings among friends.

When Chaplin and others arrived, Zhou Hexuan had already chatted with Fan Punk and Bi Kefu.

"Hey, Charlie, you're finally here!" Van Punk beckoned.

Zhou Hexuan got up and said, "Hello, Mr. Chaplin." ”

"Hello, Zhou, I like your literary works," Chaplin shook hands with Zhou Hexuan and asked casually, "What were you talking about just now?" ”

Bi Kefu, known as the "sweetheart of the United States" and "the lover of the world", said: "Mr. Zhou is interested in taking a stake in Luen Mei Pictures. ”

"Invest in our company?" Chaplin immediately became somewhat unpleasant.

"Yes, the company's money has been tight, and it would be great if Mr. Zhou was willing to take a stake," Van Punk said. You know, the "Modern Times" you are filming now has cost too much money, which has led to a significant reduction in the company's distribution plan this year. ”

Chaplin was silent, he was particularly entangled. Emotionally, he was reluctant to accept investment from any businessman; But intellectually speaking, Luen Mei Pictures does need money.

Nowadays, Hollywood is popular with the big studio system, which covers a series of processes such as production, distribution, and release, and even the director, screenwriter, and actor are just employees of large companies. Most actors and directors don't have a so-called salary, they all get a dead salary, at most they can get bonuses if the movie sells well.

The establishment of Luen Mei Pictures is to break this monopoly and specialize in independent films. After Griffith quit the company halfway, Luen Mei Pictures' main business was to support independent directors to make films and help distribute independent films.

The American film market began to recover last year, and United Pictures has been losing money for several years, and Chaplin has to make money for the filming of "Modern Times".

It wasn't until "Modern Times" was a big hit that the American film industry flourished again, and Luen Mei Pictures became one of the eight major Hollywood film companies.

Zhou Hexuan chose a good time, and now is the most difficult stage of Lianmei. As long as Chaplin agrees to his capital injection, Zhou Hexuan can sit and count the money, and by next year he can become a shareholder of Hollywood's eight major production companies.

Chaplin didn't speak again with a cold face, and the atmosphere at the table became awkward.