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Special Agent poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.4 / 100
1935·Drama / Mystery / Romance·1h 16m

SPECIAL AGENT

“SEE "T-MEN" MOP-UP MONEYED MOBSTERS G-GUNS COULDN'T GET”

A reporter turned tax agent infiltrates a crime ring to catch a racketeer, working with the mobster's bookkeeper. When she agrees to testify, an informant exposes them and she's kidnapped.

Above the Line
William Keighley·DirectorLaird Doyle·ScreenplayAbem Finkel·ScreenplaySidney Hickox·Director of PhotographyBernhard Kaun·Original Music ComposerClarence Kolster·Editor
Cast
Bette Davis·Julie GardnerGeorge Brent·Bill BradfordRicardo Cortez·Alexander CarstonJack La Rue·Jake AndrewsHenry O'Neill·District Attorney Roger QuinnRobert Strange·Waxey ArmitageJoseph Crehan·Commissioner of PoliceJ. Carrol Naish·Joe DurellJoe Sawyer·Rich - Chief HenchmanWilliam B. Davidson·Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
William Keighley·DirectorChuck Hansen·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Martin Mooney·StoryLaird Doyle·ScreenplayAbem Finkel·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Sidney Hickox·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Clarence Kolster·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bernhard Kaun·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Esdras Hartley·Art DirectionOrry-Kelly·Costume Design
Production· 2
Samuel Bischoff·ProducerMartin Mooney·Producer
By the Numbers
67.4
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFD700
#8B0000
#000000
Mood
Tense, Dramatic, Urgent
Composition
Split
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster is divided into two main vertical sections. The left section features the title "SPECIAL AGENT" in large red letters above a white illustration of th”

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Key Elements
PistolFedoraCapTrench Coat
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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