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King of the Underworld poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.7 / 100
1939·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 7m

KING OF THE UNDERWORLD

“Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!”

Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.

Above the Line
Lewis Seiler·DirectorVincent Sherman·ScreenplayGeorge Bricker·ScreenplaySidney Hickox·Director of PhotographyHeinz Roemheld·Original Music ComposerFrank DeWar·Editor
Cast
Humphrey Bogart·Joe GurneyKay Francis·Dr. Carole NelsonJames Stephenson·Bill StevensJohn Eldredge·Dr. Niles NelsonJessie Busley·Aunt JosephineArthur Aylesworth·Dr. SandersRaymond Brown·SheriffHarland Tucker·Mr. AmesRalph Remley·Mr. RobertCharley Foy·Slick
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Lewis Seiler·DirectorFrank Heath·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
W.R. Burnett·StoryVincent Sherman·ScreenplayGeorge Bricker·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Sidney Hickox·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank DeWar·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Heinz Roemheld·Original Music ComposerEverett Alton Brown·SoundLeo F. Forbstein·Music Director
Art & Design· 2
Charles Novi·Art DirectionOrry-Kelly·Costume Design
Production· 2
Bryan Foy·Associate ProducerTenny Wright·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Leo Morton Schulman·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
69.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man holding a gun, standing next to a door. The man is wearing a dark suit and a striped tie. He is holding a black handgun. The doo”

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