"I have never heard you mention Ernst Lehman." Standing in the courtyard of Sunset Tower Hotel, Oscar Night's toast flashed with a blurred halo. David Geffen's expression of marvel, and his eyes revealed an uncontrollable excitement, making him look like he had met an idol's teenager.

Hugo chuckled, "Because you have never asked." This is the thirteenth person tonight asking Hugo about Ernst. The reporters have spent some effort to discuss the relationship between Hugo and Ernst, and even Hugo's style has been stolen. It can be seen that everyone has rekindled their interest in Ernst.

As a representative screenwriter of Hollywood's Golden Age, almost every Ernst's work is a classic, such as "Dragon and Phoenix", "Northwest Northwest", "Stories of the West", "Sound of Music", "Spirit. Desire. Spring. Night", "Hello, Dolly", etc. These works are enlightenment movies for many filmmakers, just as the "Star Wars" series has influenced a whole generation, and Ernst's works have also influenced two generations. From the 1950s to the 1960s, Ernst has contributed countless excellent works in nearly twenty years.

After Hugo mentioned Ernst tonight, the name awakened countless people's memories. Compared to Hugo's Best Original Screenplay Award Little Golden Man, everyone was attracted by Ernst. Almost no one could imagine that behind Hugo, the new screenwriter who emerged, Ernst was actually standing behind! In an instant, everyone was very interested in Ernst's current situation.

"Why, you know Ernst?" Hugo asked curiously, he could read the extraordinary from David's excited expression.

David still jumped between his eyebrows with an uncontrollable excitement and nodded vigorously, "'Hello, Dolly' has always been my favorite movie, no one; in fact, 'sweet.smell.of.sccess' is my miracle in the entertainment industry. I will always remember the first time I watched this movie in the cinema. Do you still remember? When I first met you, I joked, are you the son of Bert Lancaster? 'The taste of success' was starring him."

David in front of him was dancing with a gaze, not hiding his emotional fluctuations. This was David that Hugo had never seen before. He could deeply feel the influence of Ernst's works on him in David's words. "Because I admire Mr. Lehman, I have read all his works, and he is simply my idol!" David had to take a few deep breaths and adjust his past excitement.

It is hard to imagine that David has been in this industry for nearly twenty years and has become one of the most powerful top figures in the industry, but he is still so disobedient now.

David looked at Hugo seriously, "Mr. Lehman, are you okay now?"

Hugo noticed that David used the title of Ernst twice, and both used the title of "Mr.", and the admiration and respect were everywhere between words, which made Hugo stunned. Thinking about Ernst's current situation carefully, it was difficult for him to summarize it in one sentence, because he was not Ernst, who was not Ernst, and he didn't know what Ernst thought of the status quo.

After thinking about it, "Enster has always missed Hollywood." Hugo just used this simplest sentence to describe the current situation of the stubborn old man's life as much as possible. It was plain and simple, but David understood it immediately, because behind this sentence was "Hollywood has forgotten him." The sadness and loneliness that changed the world made David's aura settle down, and there was an indelible loss between his eyebrows.

Because David is very clear about Hollywood's cruelty and blood: those who are eliminated will always become history.

"I hope I haven't disturbed your conversation." A hoarse but steady voice sounded gracefully next to me. "Please forgive my rudeness. I saw you two there just now, and thought I had to come over and say hello, so I couldn't wait to come over, hoping that my actions would not be too rude."

Turning his head, Hugo saw the gray-haired old man in front of him. He didn't have a very distinctive appearance but gave people a sense of closeness. His neatly repaired beard showed that he was a very careful person. The gentlemanly smile on his face made the deep wrinkles around his eyes full of the wisdom of the rings.

David also woke up from his thoughts and cast his sights. He quickly sorted out his emotions and said to Hugo with the most elegant smile, "Hugo, this is Mr. Frank Pierson, the current president of the Screenwriter Guild of the American Academy of Film Arts and Sciences; Frank, this is Hugo Lancaster, the winner of the Best Original Script Award tonight." David knew that Hugo was a face-blind, so he took the initiative to take on the task of introducing and gave Hugo enough tips in a concise and accurate manner.

The college is a huge organization, with twelve directors in charge of daily affairs. Under the college, there are a total of fifteen guilds, actors, directors, documentaries, producers, screenwriters, music, etc. The fifteen guilds will select four representatives every year, one from the documentary guild and three from the other fourteen guilds. These four representatives join the ranks of twelve directors and work with the other seven elected board members, including the position of chairman of the college. The last director is the executive director responsible for the administrative management of the college and the broadcasting work of ABC TV Station.

In addition, these fifteen guilds will elect two persons in charge for overall management. Frank Pearson is the current president of the Screenwriter guild.

Frank is a director and producer who is a screenwriter. He has dedicated classic works such as "Cat.ballou", "Cool.hand.ke", and "dog.day.afternoon". Among them, "Hot afternoon" starring Al Pacino won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay Award. Frank's most well-known works should be two TV series that have been widely acclaimed after the 21st century, "Mad.men" and "The.good.wife".

After David's brief introduction, Hugo recognized Frank, because the "Hot afternoon" work was so familiar to Hugo. He smiled friendly and grabbed Frank's right hand that came over, "Mr. Pearson, I'm glad to know you. Thank God, please come here in person, which avoids the embarrassment of me not being able to find time to visit you."

Frank is 72 years old this year and can definitely be regarded as a veteran in the industry. "And thanks to this little golden man tonight." Hugo's words made Frank chuckle, "This is what you deserve! When I watched "Excellent and Perfection", I felt very friendly. It can be seen that Mr. Lehman's ability to control the wonderful lines has been promoted in you."

Hugo was wondering just now that the top representative of the academy actually came to talk to him personally. What was the purpose of this? This was the first time. But now the answer has been revealed, and it was also for Ernst! But I don’t know if Frank represents himself or the academy.

"Haha, Ernst will definitely not like to hear this sentence. When I showed him the script of "Excellent Perfection", he scolded him fiercely." Hugo was telling the truth, which was also an important driving force for Hugo to continuously improve the script. Although Hugo has always regarded Ernst as a screenwriter teacher, Ernst refused to admit it. He never thought Hugo was his student.

So, in fact, when Hugo was speaking about the award today, he impulsively told Ernst, and he didn't know whether this was the right decision. But now it seems that he made the right choice.

Frank showed a memory-filled expression, "You know, this is Ernst Lehman. He always makes things difficult for others and himself, and this is also the reason why he can always write excellent scripts." Frank's eyes sank slightly, as if he remembered something, but it quickly covered it up, and covered his inner thoughts with a smile, "I haven't seen him for a while. Can you tell me how he has been doing recently?"

For the same question, Hugo paused and did not choose to give the same answer just now. "I'm not sure about how he has recently, but when we met last time, he still scolded me with great enthusiasm. His stubborn temper has not changed much. It seems that a person's life has accumulated a lot of vitality and is still stronger."

A simple sentence is polite and polite, but full of many hints.

Frank seemed to understand the subtext in Hugo's words, which made his face slightly darker, and then he pulled the corner of his mouth, "Next time you see him, please convey my greetings, and hope he is well." After saying that, Frank exhaled a long sigh, "My goal has been achieved, so I won't disturb you and continue talking."

Watching Frank leave slowly, David showed a sarcastic smile, "Also a Hollywood veteran, Frank has become a top figure in the head of the academy, but Ernst has been forgotten by people. So after Frank experienced the peak of "hot afternoon", no wonderful works have been released."

Obviously, David knows the complex relationships in the circle more clearly than Hugo and understands that screenwriters who purely insist on script creation like Ernst have gradually been eliminated by the times. This is reality, a cruel and pathetic reality.

David's words made Hugo think deeply. As Frank gradually disappeared into the bright lights, his thoughts were surging. Whether Frank's appearance represents an individual or a college, it is certain that Ernst's name has been heard again within the college, maybe this is a good thing.

Hugo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he thought of Ernst, who was staying at home and watching Hollywood.
Chapter completed!