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Each Dawn I Die poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.1 / 100
1939·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 32m

EACH DAWN I DIE

“Slugging their way to adventure !”

A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.

Above the Line
William Keighley·DirectorWarren Duff·ScreenplayNorman Reilly Raine·ScreenplayArthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyMax Steiner·Original Music ComposerThomas Richards·Editor
Cast
James Cagney·Frank RossGeorge Raft·'Hood' StaceyJane Bryan·Joyce ConnoverGeorge Bancroft·Prison Warden John ArmstrongMaxie Rosenbloom·Fargo RedStanley Ridges·MuellerAlan Baxter·Pole Cat CarlisleVictor Jory·W.J. GrayceJohn Wray·Pete KassockEdward Pawley·Dale
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
William Keighley·DirectorFrank Heath·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Warren Duff·ScreenplayNorman Reilly Raine·ScreenplayCharles Perry·ScreenplayJerome Odlum·Novel
Camera· 1
Arthur Edeson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Thomas Richards·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Max Steiner·Original Music ComposerEverett Alton Brown·SoundLeo F. Forbstein·Music DirectorHugo Friedhofer·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 3
Max Parker·Art DirectionHoward Shoup·Costume DesignPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Hal B. Wallis·Executive ProducerDavid Lewis·Associate ProducerJack L. Warner·Executive In Charge Of Production
Other Departments· 2
Harvey Parry·StuntsLoren Riebe·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
74.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#28363B
#89936C
#2E5164
Mood
Tense, Confrontational
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features two men in prison uniforms, facing each other in a confrontational stance. The man on the left has a determined expression, with his f”

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Key Elements
Prison UniformsPrison CapsTitle Card
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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