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Old Acquaintance poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.9 / 100
1943·Drama / Romance·1h 50m

OLD ACQUAINTANCE

“"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"”

Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.

Above the Line
Vincent Sherman·DirectorJohn Van Druten·ScreenplayLenore J. Coffee·ScreenplaySol Polito·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·Original Music ComposerTerry O. Morse·Editor
Cast
Bette Davis·Kit MarloweMiriam Hopkins·Millie DrakeGig Young·Rudd KendallJohn Loder·Preston DrakeDolores Moran·Deirdre DrakePhillip Reed·Lucian GrantRoscoe Karns·Charlie ArcherAnne Revere·Belle CarterEsther Dale·HarrietAbigail Adams·College Girl (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Vincent Sherman·Director
Writing· 3
John Van Druten·ScreenplayLenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayJohn Van Druten·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Sol Polito·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Terry O. Morse·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Franz Waxman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Orry-Kelly·Costume DesignJohn Hughes·Art DirectionFred M. MacLean·Set DecorationPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Jack L. Warner·Executive ProducerHenry Blanke·Producer
By the Numbers
77.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
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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 Old Acquaintance's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000080
#D4AF37
Mood
Dramatic, Elegant, Friendly
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features a large portrait of a woman with dark, curly hair and a light-colored top against a dark blue, brushstroke-like background in the upper righ”

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