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Counsellor at Law poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.0 / 100
1933·Comedy / Drama·1h 22m

COUNSELLOR AT LAW

“Great is the word for...COUNSELLOR AT LAW!”

A successful lawyer struggles to deal with his wife's unfaithfulness and his own hidden past.

Above the Line
William Wyler·DirectorElmer Rice·ScreenplayElmer Rice·Theatre PlayNorbert Brodine·Director of PhotographyGiuseppe Becce·Original Music ComposerDaniel Mandell·Editor
Cast
John Barrymore·George SimonBebe Daniels·Regina 'Rexy' GordonDoris Kenyon·Cora SimonIsabel Jewell·Bessie GreenMelvyn Douglas·Roy DarwinOnslow Stevens·John P. TedescoThelma Todd·Lillian La RueClara Langsner·George Simon's MotherJohn Hammond Dailey·Charlie McFaddenMayo Methot·Zedorah Chapman
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
William Wyler·Director
Writing· 2
Elmer Rice·ScreenplayElmer Rice·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Norbert Brodine·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Daniel Mandell·EditorMaurice Pivar·Supervising Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Giuseppe Becce·Original Music ComposerGilbert Kurland·Sound Supervisor
Art & Design· 2
Charles D. Hall·Art DirectionRay Moyer·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Carl Laemmle Jr.·Producer
By the Numbers
73.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a man in a dark suit and tie standing next to a stack of books. The title "Counsellor-At-Law" is written in yellow cursive font across”

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Key Elements
BookSuitTie
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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