“Betty Lou”
The King's Guitar
Stephen SherwoodJanuary 2022Short Film
Restaurant manager Don has a customer who’s forgotten his wallet. Justin, a young street musician, reluctantly leaves his old guitar behind as collateral. As he leaves, he tells Don to make sure he takes good care of “Betty Lou.” Richard, an antiques appraiser, overhears this and approaches Don, asking to inspect the guitar. In Don's office, Richard discovers it's a long-lost Elvis guitar. He leaves his card for Justin and says he will pay $75,000 for it. Later, Don checks the internet to find that the last Elvis guitar auctioned for $180,000. He must now choose. Should he give Justin Richard’s card, warn him off, or take advantage of the situation?
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The King's Guitar
Restaurant manager Don has a customer who’s forgotten his wallet. Justin, a young street musician, reluctantly leaves his old guitar behind as collateral. As he leaves, he tells Don to make sure he takes good care of “Betty Lou.” Richard, an antiques appraiser, overhears this and approaches Don, asking to inspect the guitar. In Don's office, Richard discovers it's a long-lost Elvis guitar. He leaves his card for Justin and says he will pay $75,000 for it. Later, Don checks the internet to find that the last Elvis guitar auctioned for $180,000. He must now choose. Should he give Justin Richard’s card, warn him off, or take advantage of the situation?
Published:
1/3/2022
Category:
Short Film