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Forsaking All Others poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 70.0 / 100
1934·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 23m

FORSAKING ALL OTHERS

“STAR-STUDDED GLORY! It's Gay! It's Thrilling!”

A socialite only realises that her friend is in love with her when she falls for the wrong man.

Above the Line
W.S. Van Dyke·DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz·ScreenplayFrank Cavett·ScreenplayGeorge J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyWilliam Axt·Original Music ComposerTom Held·Editor
Cast
Robert Montgomery·Dillon 'Dill" ToddJoan Crawford·Mary ClayClark Gable·Jeffrey WilliamsCharles Butterworth·ShempBillie Burke·Aunt PaulaFrances Drake·Connie Barnes ToddRosalind Russell·EleanorPat Flaherty·Turkish Bath Attendant (Uncredited)Harold Huber·Mr. Frankenstein (Uncredited)Tom Ricketts·Wiff' Wiffens (Uncredited)
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
W.S. Van Dyke·DirectorEdward Woehler·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Joseph L. Mankiewicz·ScreenplayFrank Cavett·ScreenplayEdward Barry Roberts·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
George J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyGregg Toland·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tom Held·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
William Axt·Original Music ComposerDouglas Shearer·Sound Director
Art & Design· 3
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume DesignEdwin B. Willis·Art Direction
Production· 1
Bernard H. Hyman·Producer
By the Numbers
70.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 423%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Forsaking All Others's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#991200
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features three people against a solid red background. At the bottom left is a man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black suit and white”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Title TextMen's SuitsWoman's Dress
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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