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Flesh and Fantasy poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.6 / 100
1943·Drama / Fantasy / Horror·1h 34m

FLESH AND FANTASY

“The motion picture above all!”

Anthology film of three tales of the supernatural. The first story is set at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The second involves a psychic who predicts murder. The third is about a man who literally meets the girl of his dreams.

Above the Line
Julien Duvivier·DirectorErnest Pascal·ScreenplaySamuel Hoffenstein·ScreenplayStanley Cortez·Director of PhotographyAlexander Tansman·Original Music ComposerArthur Hilton·Editor
Cast
Charles Boyer·Paul Gaspar (segment 3)Edward G. Robinson·Marshall Tyler (segment 2)Barbara Stanwyck·Joan Stanley (segment 3)Betty Field·Henrietta (segment 1)Robert Cummings·Michael (segment 1)Thomas Mitchell·Septimus Podgers (segment 2)Charles Winninger·King Lamarr (segment 3)Anna Lee·Rowena (segment 2)May Whitty·Pamela Hardwick (segment 2)C. Aubrey Smith·Dean of Norwalk (segment 2)
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 1
Julien Duvivier·Director
Writing· 6
László Vadnay·StoryErnest Pascal·ScreenplaySamuel Hoffenstein·ScreenplayEllis St. Joseph·StoryEllis St. Joseph·ScreenplayOscar Wilde·Short Story
Camera· 2
Stanley Cortez·Director of PhotographyPaul Ivano·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Arthur Hilton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alexander Tansman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
Vera West·Costume DesignEdith Head·Costume DesignJohn B. Goodman·Art DirectionRobert F. Boyle·Art DirectionRichard H. Riedel·Art DirectionEdward R. Robinson·Set DecorationRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationJack Pierce·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Julien Duvivier·ProducerCharles Boyer·Producer
By the Numbers
75.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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
Dramatic, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster for "Flesh and Fantasy" features a stack of headshots against a light blue background with a dark blue right side. The title "FLESH AND FANTASY”

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Key Elements
HeadshotsMovie Title
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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