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Chicago poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.7 / 100
1927·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 45m

CHICAGO

“DRAMATIC STORY OF A JAZZ CRAZED WIFE”

Based on a true story, two-timing boozing wife Roxie Hart kills her lover in cold blood after he leaves her, and finagles her way out being indicted.

Above the Line
Frank Urson·DirectorLenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayMaurine Dallas Watkins·Theatre PlayJ. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyAnne Bauchens·Editor
Cast
Phyllis Haver·Roxie HartVictor Varconi·Amos HartVirginia Bradford·KatieRobert Edeson·William FlynnEugene Pallette·Rodney CasleyWarner Richmond·Asst. District AttorneyT. Roy Barnes·ReporterClarence Burton·Police sergeantJulia Faye·VelmaMay Robson·Mrs. Morton - Matron
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 2
Frank Urson·DirectorRoy Burns·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Lenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayMaurine Dallas Watkins·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
J. Peverell Marley·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Anne Bauchens·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Mitchell Leisen·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume Design
By the Numbers
61.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FF0000
#A0A0A0
Mood
Sultry, Dangerous, Glamorous
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for 'Chicago' features three main characters: two women and one man, standing in front of a large, glowing red 'C' shape. The women are positio”

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Key Elements
HandgunHandgunFlapper DressSuitGlowing 'c' Shape
Atmosphere
Neon
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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