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Ex-Lady poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.0 / 100
1933·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 7m

EX-LADY

“So frank . . so outspoken... so true...”

Although free spirit Helen Bauer does not believe in marriage, she consents to marry Don, but his infidelities cause her to also take on a lover.

Above the Line
Robert Florey·DirectorDavid Boehm·ScreenplayEdith Fitzgerald·StoryTony Gaudio·Director of PhotographyHarold McLernon·Editor
Cast
Bette Davis·Helen BauerGene Raymond·Don PetersonFrank McHugh·Hugo Van HughMonroe Owsley·Nick MalvynClaire Dodd·Iris Van HughKay Strozzi·Peggy SmithFerdinand Gottschalk·Mr. Herbert SmithAlphonse Ethier·Mr. Adolphe Bauer - Helen's FatherBodil Rosing·Mrs. Bauer - Helen's MotherGeorge Beranger·Dinner Guest / Pianist (uncredited)
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Florey·Director
Writing· 3
Edith Fitzgerald·StoryRobert Riskin·StoryDavid Boehm·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Tony Gaudio·Director of PhotographyElmer Fryer·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Harold McLernon·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Orry-Kelly·Costume DesignJack Okey·Art Direction
Production· 2
Darryl F. Zanuck·ProducerLucien Hubbard·Supervising Producer
By the Numbers
63.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
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 Ex-Lady's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#A9A9A9
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Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a woman in a long, black, form-fitting dress with her arm raised. Above her are two vignettes: one showing a couple looking at each ot”

romance
Key Elements
DressMovie Title
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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