"Based on the novel by Emile Zola" "VARIETY SHOW THEATER THE BLONDE VENUS" "A pretty girl with no voice or talent, the star of the Boulevard:" "Nana." "Bordenave, the Variety Show director, cynical and boorish." "Countess Sabine Muffat." "Count Muffat, the Empress's Chamberlain." "The Count of Vandeuvres, distinguished, skeptical, last of a noble line, owner of a racing stable." "George Hugon, the Count of Vandeuvres's nephew." "Fauchery, journalist and playwright." ""Bravo, wonderful!"" "Hector de la Faloise, a fan madly in love." ""That woman is the pinnacle of elegance!" "I shall shower her with flowers this instant!"" ""I will congratulate Bordenave on his success."" ""Surely, you're not going to join the throng of Nana's admirers."" ""Why not?"" ""Our young star is very flattered by your visit, My Lord."" ""My dear, please allow me to introduce His Excellency, Count Muffat."" "Francis, Nana's hairdresser..." "occasionally her banker." "Zoe, Nana's maid... has complete faith in her mistress's future." ""Francis, give me the comb."" "In the empty room, far away from her husband, but under Bordenave's suspicious eye, a romance was stirring." ""Can I expect you later for supper?"" ""Muffat is crazy about you." "I have the impression that Fauchery wants to rid us of the countess." "Poor Muffat!"" ""I think I found myself a business partner."" "Fauchery takes Countess Muffat home." ""Has the count come home?"" ""Bring me a coat and a hat." "I'm going out!"" "In the morning, the two guilty spouses meet up at the threshold of their home, a broken home." "ECHOES Pessimistic rumors are circulating about the financial situation of one of our most important Parisian theaters." "However, it seems the director, in his determination, will start rehearsals for a new show." "At the Variety Show, Bordenave casts roles for the new play." "Nana hopes to get the part of the "Little Duchess."" "The Little Duchess" "So does Rose Mignon." ""And now, the character of the 'Little Duchess,' full of grace and elegance."" ""There's a wonderful monologue here."" ""You, my dear Rose, will play this role beautifully."" ""Do you think that I am only fit to play the role of a tart?"" ""This role is meant for me and I would love to play it."" ""Laugh all you want." "I am indeed fit to play elegant roles."" ""Listen to me carefully, Nana," "I love you and I would do anything for you."" ""I cannot accept this."" ""Why not?"" ""Ah!" "Don't act like a child!" "How immature of you!"" ""I hate money."" ""Ah, if only someone would give me what I want."" ""I would like the part of the virtuous woman in their play."" ""What virtuous woman?"" ""The one in their 'Little Duchess play." "I already know the lines, listen!"" ""Maybe Bordenave would be tempted by a little money."" ""You would do that for me?"" ""Ah!" "You're such a good man, pussycat!"" "NO ENTRY" ""It's her new lover, my dear..." "a count!"" ""If you are wise, you'll take him on as a partner."" ""It's an egg-cup, My Lord."" ""How would you feel about Nana playing the role of the duchess?"" ""Heavens, what would the writer say?"" ""Who's that?"" ""Nana will play the role, or there will be consequences."" ""Isn't that right, My Lord?"" ""Nana will never get the part."" ""I demand that she does."" "Prematurely, Rose Mignon's friends congratulate her on getting the great part." ""My dear Rose, you have to sacrifice yourself."" "Modesty not her strongest virtue, Nana returns to bask in her triumph." ""There's the harlot who stole my part!"" ""This woman is so vulgar."" "Despite the financial influence of Count Muffat," "Nana, who attempted to play a distinguished role, has just suffered a resounding failure." "This last part had relinquished what hope her friends may have had left." ""How charming!"" ""May I introduce the Count of Vandeuvres?"" ""Mr. George Hugon."" ""May I speak to you for a few minutes, My Lord?"" ""We have spent a great deal of money on ceiling repairs..."" ""...and replacing the carpet."" ""This is all just jealousy, a scheme..." "I don't care anyway."" ""Leave the theater."" ""You will be all mine."" "CLOSED" "Nana, unable to become a great actress, becomes a great courtesan." "Nana's private hotel housed an avalanche of gifts." "Zoe cannot keep up with all of her mistress's gowns." "Infatuated, George Hugon lives in the wake of Nana like a pet." ""It's not my fault!" "These old things are falling apart!"" ""Poor bird!" "But all this is meant to be broken!" "You'll see!"" ""The Count of Vandeuvres." "What is your uncle doing here?"" ""He's going to take me away from you, keep me from seeing you."" ""I'll straighten out your uncle!"" "Nana changes her plan of attack and plays innocent." ""It's about my nephew George Hugon." "His behavior troubles me."" ""His presence here is uncalled for!"" ""Do you know what I mean?"" ""My uncle is violent." "I cannot leave Nana alone with him."" ""Don't get yourself in such a state."" ""I swear to you that this child is like a brother to me."" ""Really?"" ""Is Madam decent?"" ""Insolence!" "Isn't an honorable woman always decent?"" ""Besides, I was with the Count of Vandeuvres, a man of honor!"" "The Longchamp Grand Prix" "Vandeuvres's two horses participating in the races." "The favorite." "The outsider." "Nana's jockey." "Lusignan's jockey." "Bordenave accompanied by Tatan Néné and Maria Blond." "Vandeuvres thinks that stealing Nana from her fancy man will require a large amount of gold." "The gentleman, having been corrupted upon contact with the courtesan, plans on getting this great sum by any means necessary." ""Lusignan, the favorite, cannot win." "Do what you must to see to this."" ""Nana must win the Grand Prix."" "Maréchal, a bookie and former coachman of Vandeuvres, and his man of straw." ""Place all the bets on Lusignan for me, whatever the odds."" ""The favorite..." "but that's crazy!"" ""Relax, he won't win." "Anyway, I'll cover you with a written order."" ""But, My Lord, what about Nana?"" ""Ah!" "My poor chap!" "Doesn't stand a chance!"" ""Ah, my poor Satin, men are so foolish."" ""Look, I'm wearing your colors..."" ""Would you please put 2,000 louis on Nana for me?"" "The innocent La Faloise, unaware of the negotiations between Vandeuvres and Maréchal, consults the very bookie he should avoid." ""Clever man, betting on Nana."" "Maréchal, watching La Faloise bring the tickets to Vandeuvres, is getting confused by what his boss is up to." ""Nana is winning!" "I've been duped!"" ""You thief!"" "I authorize all my bets to be placed on Lusignan not exceeding 2,000 louis." "Vandeuvres" ""The man bet against his own horse." "He knew very well that it wouldn't win."" ""He's swiped 100,000 francs off of me..."" ""...which he bet on Nana!"" ""What a shame, mister!"" "Completely oblivious amidst all the clamor," "Nana is only concerned with her beauty." "The favorites..." "The courtesan's paramour..." "The hairdresser..." ""The Count of Vandeuvres!"" ""Nana, I've disgraced myself for you."" ""My life is shattered, but I can put it back together if you agree to marry me."" ""You pauper!" "Do you think I would support you?"" ""I too offer you my name!"" ""I love you!"" ""You are such a baby!" "If I twisted your nose, milk will come out!"" ""Good God!" "I'm fed up with the uncle, the nephew and all their grief!"" "June 15, 1869, meeting" "Before going to the Tuilleries, Muffat..." ""Listen to me." "I have to talk to you about Nana!"" ""In the name of our long friendship, beware of this woman!" "She's the golden fly that poisons everything she touches!"" ""I know, my friend."" "George couldn't leave the waiting room where Nana's dresses were giving off a voluptuous scent." "The middle-aged man in gold brocade enters the room." ""You look so fancy, my dear oaf!"" ""Would you like a piece of candy?"" ""Stand, you big fat puppy."" ""Down!"" "George, witnessing this ignominy, is overwhelmed with shame and jealousy." ""Muffat, don't leave me all alone!"" "Vandeuvres is determined to end it all..." ""Take this, my friends, and leave me be." "I need to be alone."" "Nana is terrified..." "Haunted by the sight of George's blood... an indelible mark..." "My dear Nana..." "The countess has grown weary of Muffat's misconduct." "The rumor of Vandeuvres's suicide has spread throughout Paris." "And Bordenave, accompanied by Rose Mignon, the star of his theater, and all of his crew, has come to offer his deepest condolences." ""Never forget that you are an artist, that your public life doesn't determine your worth." "Hold steadfast in the midst of grief, and join us..." "You must put on a bold face." "Come now!"" "In the meantime, Countess Muffat, the tepid lover, suffers from melancholic episodes." "Muffat is concerned about Nana." ""Hello?" "Anyone here?"" ""How dare you laugh when Madam must be wrought with grief!"" ""Madam doesn't care." "She's gone to a ball."" ""Enough!"" ""What are you doing here, my dear oaf?"" ""Nana, you can no longer live like this." "You need to stop or we're through."" ""You're reprimanding me when I've been so generous!"" ""All you think about is pleasure."" ""Pleasure, pleasure..." "you think I enjoy it?"" ""Men come to my place to fool around... upset me, call me a tart."" ""You are completely devoid of a conscience." "Good bye, Nana!"" ""You oaf!" "Wretched oaf!" "To think I almost loved you!"" ""Muffat... my darling!"" ""What is it?" "Are you crying over a man?"" ""I too used to have it all..." "men, diamonds and pearls." "People used to call me Queen Pomaré."" ""Go get Nana."" "With stark indifference, Muffat is struck by a final twist of fate." "Dear sir, the indignity of your misconduct is a disgrace and a scandal." "I am forced to abandon the home that is no longer mine." "Good bye." "Sabine Muffat." "Rats always desert a sinking ship." "Nana's servants flee after a thorough ransacking." "Gravely ill, Nana settles in a deserted hotel, carried by her friends." "Bosc arrives with the doctor." ""It's an inexplicable illness, doctor..." "it started with a nervous breakdown, then a terrible fever!"" "A few moments later..." ""It's smallpox!"" ""Don't go up there, My Lord, it's contagious!"" "THE END"