American Beauty · written by Alan Ball · 1999

Carolyn points out a ceiling fan's savings to a pregnant buyer.

Scene 24 of 163 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act one

Carolyn

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Begins 13 min into a 1:37 film

The story so farBefore scene 24

After becoming infatuated with his teenage daughter’s friend, a dissatisfied suburban father quits his job and pursues a more vivid life, unsettling his family and drawing him into the orbit of a troubled teenage neighbor.

Scenes 1–13
Lester is trapped in a suburban routine of corporate work and a marriage performed for appearances.
Just before
Scene 21
Carolyn greets prospective buyers outside the listing.
Scene 22
Carolyn pitches the living room's dramatic look to a skeptical couple.
Scene 23
Carolyn sells the kitchen's supposed positive energy to another couple.
Scene 24
This scene

24INT. SALE HOUSE - MASTER BEDROOM - LATER

Carolyn stands with a different couple: African American, late twenties. The woman is pregnant.

CAROLYN

...and you'll be surprised how much

a ceiling fan can cut down on your

energy costs.