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Chained poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.8 / 100
1934·Drama / Romance·1h 16m

CHAINED

“When she's in his arms, it's the grandest thrill the screen can give!”

Richard, a millionaire in love with his secretary, Diane, is dispirited when his wife refuses to divorce him. Concerned that Diane will now lose interest, Richard offers her an all-expense-paid cruise to Argentina so that she can think it over. While traveling, however, Diane falls in love with fellow traveler Mike. She resolves to come clean to Richard, but upon return she becomes conflicted when she finds out he was able to get divorced after all.

Above the Line
Clarence Brown·DirectorJohn Lee Mahin·ScreenplayEdgar Selwyn·StoryGeorge J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyHerbert Stothart·Original Music ComposerRobert Kern·Editor
Cast
Joan Crawford·Diane LoveringClark Gable·Michael 'Mike' BradleyOtto Kruger·Richard I. FieldStuart Erwin·John L. 'Johnnie' SmithUna O'Connor·Amy, Diane's MaidMarjorie Gateson·Mrs. Louise FieldAkim Tamiroff·Pablo, the Ranch ChefErnie Alexander·Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)Hooper Atchley·S.S. Official (uncredited)Ward Bond·Ship Steward (uncredited)
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Clarence Brown·Director
Writing· 2
John Lee Mahin·ScreenplayEdgar Selwyn·Story
Camera· 1
George J. Folsey·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Kern·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Herbert Stothart·Original Music ComposerJack Virgil·OrchestratorCharles Maxwell·OrchestratorR. H. Bassett·OrchestratorLeonid Raab·OrchestratorDouglas Shearer·Sound DirectorWayne Allen·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 2
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume Design
Production· 2
Hunt Stromberg·ProducerClarence Brown·Producer
By the Numbers
69.8
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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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#400A5E
#B6B6B6
#2F2F2F
Mood
Action Packed, Intense, Fantastical
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A crowded anime-style poster features multiple characters, both human and monstrous, against a dark, starry background with cosmic elements. In the foreground, ”

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Key Elements
SwordGunChainsEnergy Effects
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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