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Of Human Bondage poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.5 / 100
1934·Drama / Film-Noir / Romance·1h 23m

OF HUMAN BONDAGE

“The Love That Lifted a Man to Paradise......and Hurled Him Back to Earth Again”

A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.

Above the Line
John Cromwell·DirectorLester Cohen·ScreenplayW. Somerset Maugham·NovelHenry W. Gerrard·Director of PhotographyMax Steiner·Original Music ComposerWilliam Morgan·Editor
Cast
Leslie Howard·Philip CareyBette Davis·Mildred RogersFrances Dee·Sally AthelnyKay Johnson·NorahReginald Denny·Harry GriffithsAlan Hale·Emil MillerReginald Sheffield·Cyril DunsfordReginald Owen·Thorpe AthelnyDesmond Roberts·Dr. JacobsHarry Allen·Cabbie at End (uncredited)
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 3
John Cromwell·DirectorKenneth Holmes·Assistant DirectorDewey Starkey·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Lester Cohen·ScreenplayW. Somerset Maugham·Novel
Camera· 2
Henry W. Gerrard·Director of PhotographySam Redding·Grip
Editing· 1
William Morgan·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Max Steiner·Original Music ComposerBernhard Kaun·OrchestratorMax Steiner·Conductor
Art & Design· 4
Carroll Clark·Art DirectionVan Nest Polglase·Art DirectionMel Berns·Makeup Department HeadWalter Plunkett·Costume Designer
Production· 1
Pandro S. Berman·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Ann Coleman·Additional Writing
By the Numbers
78.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
86%
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
#336633
#CC9966
#663333
Mood
Dramatic, Somber
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large, green book titled "OF HUMAN BONDAGE" positioned diagonally across the center. A blonde woman with curly hair and a dark dress with ”

dramaromance
Key Elements
BookRing
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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