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Flesh and the Devil poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.9 / 100
1926·Drama / Romance·1h 52m

FLESH AND THE DEVIL

“Passion ran like wine in their blood!”

When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.

Above the Line
Clarence Brown·DirectorBenjamin Glazer·ScreenplayMarian Ainslee·WriterWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyLloyd Nosler·Editor
Cast
John Gilbert·Leo von HardenGreta Garbo·FelicitasLars Hanson·Ulrich von EltzBarbara Kent·Hertha von EltzWilliam Orlamond·Uncle KutowskiGeorge Fawcett·Pastor VossEugenie Besserer·Leo's MotherMarc McDermott·Count von RhadenMarcelle Corday·MinnaFrankie Darro·Boy who dances with Hertha (uncredited)
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 2
Clarence Brown·DirectorCharles Dorian·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Benjamin Glazer·ScreenplayMarian Ainslee·WriterHermann Sudermann·Novel
Camera· 1
William H. Daniels·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lloyd Nosler·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Cedric Gibbons·SettingsFredric Hope·Settings
Production· 1
Irving Thalberg·Producer
Other Departments· 1
André-ani·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
74.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$658K
ROI 76%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Flesh and the Devil's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features the title "Flesh and the Devil" in dark red text at the top against a light pink background. Below the title, there's a framed image d”

romance
Key Elements
Military UniformDress
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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