Madeleine Elster (Kim Novak)’s Timeline and Summary

The Fake Version

First appears in Ernie's restaurant with Gavin Elster.
Wanders all over San Francisco with Scottie trailing her, visiting museums and graveyards.
Jumps into San Francisco Bay in an apparent suicide attempt and is rescued by Scottie.
Recovers in Scottie's apartment, where she charms him with her looks and clever conversation.
Flees before he can get her digits or make any plans.
Shows up the next day with a thank-you note and another great outfit.
Agrees to go on a drive with Scottie.
Accompanies Scottie to the California Redwoods, then the coast, where she tries again to jump into the water and is again rescued by the detective, who's now head-over-heels in love with her.
Pays Scottie a late-night visit back in San Francisco, telling him she's remembered details from a dream. Her description leads him to the Mission at San Juan Bautista.
Goes to the Mission with Scottie, where they exchange a passionate kiss.
Claims it's too late for their love to work out, then jumps off the top of the Mission's bell-tower before Scottie can save her.