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The Pace That Kills poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 45.8 / 100
1935·Crime / Drama·1h 8m

THE PACE THAT KILLS

“Crime! Suicide! Prostitution!”

A drug dealer on the run from the law meets an innocent young girl and her brother, and turns them into “cocaine fiends”.

Above the Line
William A. O'Connor·DirectorJack Greenhalgh·Director of PhotographyT.T. Triplett·Sound RecordistHolbrook N. Todd·Editor
Cast
Lois January·Jane BradfordNoel Madison·Nick - The PusherSheila Bromley·FannyDean Benton·Eddie BradfordLois Lindsay·Dorothy FarleyCharles Delaney·Dan - the Detective - Dorothy's BoyfriendEddie Phillips·Manager of Dead Rat ClubFrank Shannon·Mr. FarleyFay Holden·Madame / Henchwoman
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
William A. O'Connor·Director
Camera· 1
Jack Greenhalgh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Holbrook N. Todd·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
T.T. Triplett·Sound Recordist
Production· 1
Willis Kent·Producer
By the Numbers
45.8
OF 100
Master Score
3.6
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

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Pace That Kills's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E8D22C
#C41B1B
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a collage of illustrated figures against a yellow and blue background, with a large red starburst shape overlaid in the center. At the top, ”

Key Elements
Red Starburst ShapeStylized White Object (syringe Pipe)
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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