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Chapter 41 The Mafia Movie

To be fair, this request made by Chris Bernano surprised Victor, and it also made him feel a little more touched.

Before Bernano made a request, everyone thought that this guy would definitely hold Victor's weakness and lion spoke up, at least he would cut a big cake at the box office or something.

But when Bernano asked Victor to next script with their mafia as the theme, everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and they were completely confused for a moment.

"If possible, Victor, I hope, this movie will be done by you. Of course, money is not a problem, as long as it is not an excessive." Bernano lit a cigar and took a sip.

"This is a bit difficult, I'm afraid it's a bit difficult." Grant whispered.

Of course Victor understood what Grant meant.

In Victor's view, the subject proposed by Bernano is actually a good one. Since the founding of Hollywood, there have been many topics about gangsters in American movies, but although there were many gangster movies before 1940, there were almost no classic with great influence. More of them were to portray the mafia as a negative image that would disrupt society without blinking. It is precisely because of this reason that the American public is very disgusted with the mafia.

It has to be said that it is normal for the mafia to receive negative comments from society. After all, these people are born to be shameless and do a lot of murder and arson. However, Victor agrees with Bernano's idea. The mafia is also human, and has their emotions and desires, as well as their joys and sorrows. It is obviously not suitable to be a kind of villain who is the same.

The most important thing is that this subject is quite interesting.

But Grant's words are difficult to deal with and make sense.

The reason for this is the Hays Code, which is still in operation and has a profound impact on Hollywood.

This code, called "a twisted rope around Hollywood's neck", has mainly twelve bans, the first of which clearly states: prohibiting illegal crimes - crimes that show illegality are not allowed (1) Teaching the method of crime; (2) causing potential criminals to have the idea of ​​imitating; (3) making criminals appear heroic and righteous.

With one side alone, the idea proposed by Bernano is quite difficult to implement.

"I know, I know what shit you are talking about." Chris Bernano seemed to know Hollywood very well, and said, "That shit code is just a bastard. Victor, you can shoot it, and I'll solve it when the time comes."

"Oh?" Victor couldn't help but start to reexamine Bernano.

You know, the Hays Code has been determined as a law. In the United States, law is above everything else. No matter how awesome Bernano is, he is just a mafia and he can still handle these things.

"It's not that I can't give it a try. There are always some workarounds." John Ford winked at Victor.

Victor understands what John Ford means.

It’s a 400,000 USD! As long as you agree, the movie you are in hand can continue to be filmed, and the legendary film company can also bring back the dead.

"Mr. Bernano, I can promise you this request. I promise to write a great movie. Of course, can it be filmed as planned and released as planned? Please help me." Victor smiled.

"Don't worry about this." Bernano was very happy, took out the check, signed the name, and handed it to Victor.

Victor took the $400,000 paper ticket and put it in his pocket.

John Ford turned to Grant and said, "Jenny, there is something we have to ask you."

"I will definitely do my best." Grant was not polite.

Nicholas and John Ford were in a close relationship and immediately told me about the fact that MGM and other companies were joining forces to ban Victor's movie.

Grant was very calm: "Meyer is too scrupulous. How could he treat a potential film junior like this?"

"It's because we beat that bitch." Nicholas was very angry and said, "Can you help?"

Grant shook his head: "It's okay to say anything else, I'm afraid I can't do anything about this. You know, as the mayor, I'm actually a name, and the reason why I can make a fortune is that I'm selling me a little face. No one can change the things that Meyer decided. This guy is just a bull. Victor, you'll be in such a big trouble."

The atmosphere in the room was depressing, but Bernano rubbed his temples: "Victor, how many cinemas are required to be screened at the minimum when your movie was premiered?"

Victor thought for a while and said, "At least thirty, I'm not greedy. As long as there are so many cinemas to show and open up the situation, I'll talk about it now."

"Thirty? Not many." Bernano thought for a while and asked the people around him: "How many cinemas are there in our jurisdiction?"

"About fifty companies, half of which are from MGM," said Bernano's subordinate.

"After going back, I will bring them my message. I can't care about anything else. If these fifty cinemas don't show this movie by Victor, then they will wait to close the door!" Bernano said, knocking on the table.

"But boss, will this annoy Meyer if you do it?" said Bernano's subordinate.

Bernano laughed: "Meyer? What kind of shit is Meyer? The King of Hollywood isn't it? Haha, I'm the Caesar of Los Angeles!"

"She. Boss, I'll do this thing right away!" My subordinates didn't dare to say anything.

"Mr. Bernano, thank you very much." Victor was very grateful to Bernano for being so loyal.

Bernano waved his hand: "Don't thank me, thank yourself if you want to thank me. Victor, you should thank God for giving you such a talent. I also hope to see your movie in the cinema early."

Everyone laughed.

This meeting was beyond Victor's expectations and the atmosphere was quite good. Not only did all the problems of "This Killer Not Too Cold" be solved, but even the matters in the later release were supported by Bernano, so things were easy to handle.

Victor was very tired but happy for the next period of time.

After solving the trouble, a group of legendary film companies led by Victor devoted their best to the shooting of "This Killer Not Too Cold". The entire crew was in full swing and the shooting was extremely smooth.

Time flies very quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it is the end of September.

On September 20th, on this day, the weather in Los Angeles was clear, and the bright sunshine shone on the tall beech wood, reflecting endless green.

At the entrance of an alley in the Los Angeles neighborhood, a huge signboard was set out: there are photos inside, so don't enter if you are idle.

At the scene, all departments were ready and quiet. Everyone in the crew showed the tiredness caused by long-term busyness, but everyone had a bright smile on their faces and was very happy.

"This killer is not too cold. The last shot is prepared by all departments!" The tall Leo shouted and picked up the record board.

Victor held the conduction in his hand, looked at Parker in a black coat opposite him, and nodded: "action!"

Next to it, Nicholas Sink's camera began to turn, and the sound sounded so wonderful.

"0k!" Ten minutes later, Victor made a pass and the scene was in full swing!

"Damn it, it's finally done!" Under the leadership of Leo, everyone at the scene threw their hats, coats and leather shoes into the air, and the mountain was thunderous!

"The filming is over! Finally, it's over!" Nicholas Sink put down the camera, stood up, and gave Victor a deep hug: "I have made so many movies in my life, and only in this movie, I feel the meaning of living! Hahaha, my Victor, we succeeded!"

"Boss, congratulations!" Parker smiled.

"Go to treat you, treat you!" Monroe said with a small face held high.

"This is naturally, the filming has been completed!" Victor was extremely excited and turned to Leo and said, "Go, go to Hollywood to book a high-end restaurant, I'll treat you!"

"Don't worry, I've ordered it long ago." Leo said.

"You bastard, you will kill me first and then report!" Victor's words made a group of people laugh again.

Hollywood Street. Hollywood Star Restaurant. That night, this restaurant with a good reputation in Hollywood was overcrowded. Many people who were not sure about the situation came in were startled by the chaotic scene in front of them. Those who were in Hollywood only need to sit for two minutes to see clearly at a glance. The crew must have completed the filming.

At midnight, the restaurant was filled with cups and plates. Leo, who was drunk, staggered to the dining table and raised the wine glass in his hand: "Everyone! Everyone!"

The restaurant suddenly became quiet, including those diners who were not the crew.

"Everyone, today is the day when our movie is finished! It's a big day! I believe that the future Hollywood history will remember this day! Here, I suggest to respect the great Victor Ferro for a cup!" Leo shouted.

"Sir to the great Victor Ferro!" Nicholas, Parker and others raised their wine glasses, and shouts came one after another.
Chapter completed!
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