Screenplay written by Robert Towne for the 1974 film distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was produced by Robert Evans, directed by Roman Polanski, and features many elements of the film noir genre, particularly a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama. The movie won several awards, including an Academy Award in 1975 for Best Original Screenplay. This is a photocopy of the third draft, dated October 9, 1973; the original was signed at the top right hand corner "Roz Master". 141 leaves plus 7 leaves that were revised on 12/8.