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The Phantom Light poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.2 / 100
1935·Crime / Mystery / Thriller·1h 16m

THE PHANTOM LIGHT

A series of mysterious deaths in a Welsh lighthouse lead locals to believe it is haunted. But the new keeper is sceptical.

Above the Line
Michael Powell·DirectorRalph Smart·Scenario WriterJoseph Jefferson Farjeon·DialogueRoy Kellino·Director of PhotographyPeter Birch·Sound RecordistDerek N. Twist·Editor
Cast
Binnie Hale·Alice BrightGordon Harker·Sam HigginsDonald Calthrop·David OwenMilton Rosmer·Dr. CareyIan Hunter·Jim PearceHerbert Lomas·Claff OwenReginald Tate·Tom EvansBarry O'Neill·Capt. PearceMickey Brantford·Bob PetersAlice O'Day·Mrs. Owen
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Powell·Director
Writing· 5
Ralph Smart·Scenario WriterJoseph Jefferson Farjeon·DialogueAustin Melford·DialogueJoan Roy Byford·Theatre PlayEvadne Price·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Roy Kellino·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Derek N. Twist·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Peter Birch·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 1
Alex Vetchinsky·Art Direction
Production· 1
Jerome Jackson·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
59.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
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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 The Phantom Light's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#A32424
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Mood
Suspenseful, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A movie poster features a woman in the foreground, looking forward with a concerned expression. Behind her, two men are partially visible, one holding a lantern”

mysterythriller
Key Elements
Lantern
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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