Interruption and Continued

[PeteRodgersuk]

Morning America!!!

I am polishing my recent screenplay and have encountered an issue.

We see a lady having a telephone conversation. We cant hear or see the caller on the other end. She is interrupted then continues her conversation.

Here is the example:

BETH
Listen here Sammy from Oakland,
i don't know you. So please don't
ring our hou --

BETH
...My brother is NOT back in the
joint, he's through with all that S***.


Any suggestions for a better delivery will be appreciated.

Pete. UK.

[Pen Dragon]

BETH
Listen here Sammy from Oakland,
i don't know you. So please don't
ring our hou -- ...my brother is
NOT back in the joint, he's through
with all that S***.


or


BETH
Listen here Sammy from Oakland,
i don't know you. So please don't
ring our hou --
(listens)
...my brother is NOT back in the
joint, he's through with all that S***.

[PeteRodgersuk]

Great Thanks

Didn't know you could have the double hyphen and ellipsis together.

Fantastic Forum. I will be using it regular i suspect.

Later

Pete.

[Pen Dragon]

the second example is probably the safer one

[Deus Ex Machine]

I use the same method as Pen's second example, minus the three period elipse.

BETH (to phone)
Listen here Sammy from Oakland,
i don't know you. So please don't
ring our hou --
(listens)
My brother is not back in the
joint, he's through with all that Sh!t.