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Manslaughter poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.2 / 100
1922·Drama·1h 40m

MANSLAUGHTER

“For the rich and poor, the beautiful and plain-there's only one law! She has broken it and must pay!”

Society-girl thrillseeker Lydia's fun comes to an end when she accidentally causes the death of motorcycle policeman.

Above the Line
Cecil B. DeMille·DirectorJeanie Macpherson·ScreenplayAlice Duer Miller·NovelL. Guy Wilky·Director of Photography
Cast
Leatrice Joy·Lydia ThorneThomas Meighan·Daniel J. O'BannonLois Wilson·Evans (Lydia's maid)John Miltern·Gov. Stephan AlbeeGeorge Fawcett·Judge HomansJulia Faye·Mrs. DrummondEdythe Chapman·Adeline BennettJack Mower·Drummond (policeman)Dorothy Cumming·Eleanor BellingtonCasson Ferguson·Bobby Dorest
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Cecil B. DeMille·Director
Writing· 2
Jeanie Macpherson·ScreenplayAlice Duer Miller·Novel
Camera· 2
L. Guy Wilky·Director of PhotographyAlvin Wyckoff·Director of Photography
By the Numbers
58.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Manslaughter's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4A3428
#D67233
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a dark suit and red tie sits next to a woman in an orange dress and hat. The man is looking to the side with a serious expression, his hands resting on”

Key Elements
CaneHatSuit
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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