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The Fatal Hour poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 52.4 / 100
1940·Crime / Mystery / Thriller·1h 8m

THE FATAL HOUR

When a police officer is murdered, Captain Street looks to Mr. Wong to catch the killer. Prime Suspect: Frank Belden Jr., whose father is a businessman well known for both his success and dishonesty. Mr. Wong faces increasing danger and is nearly executed himself as the investigation develops in treachery and complexity. As Mr. Wong follows the trail of dead bodies, he uncovers a jewel smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront and a case much larger than the death of a police officer.

Above the Line
William Nigh·DirectorScott Darling·ScreenplayGeorge Waggner·AdaptationHarry Neumann·Director of PhotographyEdward J. Kay·MusicRussell F. Schoengarth·Editor
Cast
Boris Karloff·James Lee WongMarjorie Reynolds·Roberta 'Bobbie' LoganGrant Withers·Capt. Bill StreetCharles Trowbridge·John T. ForbesFrank Puglia·Harry 'Hardway' LockettCraig Reynolds·Frank Belden, Jr.Lita Chevret·Tanya SerovaHarry Strang·Det. BallardHooper Atchley·Frank Belden, Sr.Jason Robards Sr.·Griswold
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
William Nigh·DirectorW.B. Eason·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Scott Darling·ScreenplayGeorge Waggner·AdaptationHugh Wiley·Characters
Camera· 1
Harry Neumann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Russell F. Schoengarth·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Edward J. Kay·MusicKarl Zint·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Louis Brown·Costume DesignGordon Bau·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Scott R. Dunlap·Producer
By the Numbers
52.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
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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 Fatal Hour's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, stylized illustration of a man's face with a mustache dominating the upper center. Below and to his left, a woman with dark hair lo”

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Key Elements
Clock Face
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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