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Confession poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.7 / 100
1937·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 27m

CONFESSION

“HEARTBREAK written in blood and tears!”

Vera Kowalska is put on trial for murdering concert pianist Michael Michailow. In court it is revealed that some years earlier Michael ruined Vera's life.

Above the Line
Joe May·DirectorHans Rameau·ScreenplayJulius J. Epstein·AdaptationSidney Hickox·Director of PhotographyPeter Kreuder·MusicJames Gibbon·Editor
Cast
Kay Francis·Vera KowalskaIan Hunter·Leonide KirowBasil Rathbone·Michael MichailowJane Bryan·Lisa KoslovDonald Crisp·Presiding JudgeMary Maguire·HildegardDorothy Peterson·Mrs. KoslovLaura Hope Crews·StellaRobert Barrat·Prosecuting AttorneyBen Welden·Defense Attorney
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Joe May·Director
Writing· 3
Hans Rameau·ScreenplayJulius J. Epstein·AdaptationMargaret P. Levino·Adaptation
Camera· 4
Sidney Hickox·Director of PhotographyMadison S. Lacy·Still PhotographerDudie Maschmeyer·GripVernon Larson·Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
James Gibbon·EditorRudi Fehr·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Peter Kreuder·MusicJack Scholl·SongsPeter Kreuder·SongsLeo F. Forbstein·Music Director
Art & Design· 2
Orry-Kelly·Costume DesignAnton Grot·Art Direction
Production· 2
Hal B. Wallis·Executive ProducerJack L. Warner·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Rydo Loshak·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
69.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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