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Raffles poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.1 / 100
1930·Adventure / Crime / Drama·1h 12m

RAFFLES

A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.

Above the Line
George Fitzmaurice, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast·DirectorSidney Howard·WriterE.W. Hornung·NovelGeorge Barnes·Director of PhotographyOscar Lagerstrom·SoundStuart Heisler·Editor
Cast
Ronald Colman·A.J. RafflesKay Francis·GwenDavid Torrence·Inspector McKenzieFrederick Kerr·Lord Harry MelroseBramwell Fletcher·BunnyJohn Rogers·CrawshawWilson Benge·BarracloughAlison Skipworth·Lady Kitty MelroseFrances Dade·Ethel CrowleyVirginia Bruce·Gwen's Friend (uncredited)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 3
George Fitzmaurice·DirectorHarry d'Abbadie d'Arrast·DirectorH. Bruce Humberstone·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Sidney Howard·WriterE.W. Hornung·NovelEugene Wiley Presbrey·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
George Barnes·Director of PhotographyGregg Toland·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Stuart Heisler·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Oscar Lagerstrom·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Park French·Art DirectionWilliam Cameron Menzies·Art Direction
Production· 1
Samuel Goldwyn·Producer
Other Departments· 2
George Barnes·CinematographyGregg Toland·Cinematography
By the Numbers
64.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#364454
#805830
#A8A8A8
Mood
Mysterious, Elegant
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man wearing a black eye mask and a dark suit with a white shirt is positioned on the left side of the frame, looking directly forward. He holds a silver objec”

mysterydrama
Key Elements
Black Eye MaskSilver ObjectPearl NecklaceRed CarpetOrnate Staircase Railings
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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