The Apartment — Dr. Dreyfuss Confronts Bud
from The Apartment
Written by Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond
Bud, carrying a wastebasket full of empty bottles, encounters his neighbor, Dr. Dreyfuss, on the landing. Dr. Dreyfuss, aware of Bud's apartment being used for illicit affairs, subtly confronts him about the noise and the constant stream of women, leading to an uncomfortable exchange.
DR. DREYFUSS Good evening, Baxter.
BUD Hi, Doc. Had a late call?
DR. DREYFUSS Yeah. Some clown at Schrafft's 57th Street ate a club sandwich, and forgot to take out the toothpick.
BUD Oh. (sets down wastebasket) 'Bye, Doc.
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