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Dark Waters poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.8 / 100
1944·Drama / Film-Noir / Mystery·1h 30m

DARK WATERS

“Was love or madness to be her fate?”

Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.

Above the Line
André De Toth·DirectorJoan Harrison·ScreenplayMarian B. Cockrell·ScreenplayArchie Stout·Director of PhotographyMiklós Rózsa·Original Music ComposerJames Smith·Editor
Cast
Merle Oberon·Leslie CalvinFranchot Tone·Dr. George GroverThomas Mitchell·Mr. SydneyFay Bainter·Aunt EmilyElisha Cook Jr.·CleeveJohn Qualen·Uncle NorbertRex Ingram·Pearson JacksonNina Mae McKinney·FlorellaOdette Myrtil·Mama BoudreauxEugene Borden·Papa Boudreaux
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
André de Toth·DirectorJoseph Depew·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Joan Harrison·ScreenplayMarian B. Cockrell·ScreenplayFrancis M. Cockrell·Original StoryMarian B. Cockrell·Original Story
Camera· 2
Archie Stout·Director of PhotographyJohn J. Mescall·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Miklós Rózsa·Original Music ComposerFrank Webster·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 4
Charles Odds·Art DirectionRené Hubert·Costume DesignMaurice Yates·Set DecorationTed Larsen·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Benedict Bogeaus·ProducerJames Nasser·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 3
Arthur T. Horman·Additional DialogueHarry Redmond Jr.·Special EffectsScotty Rackin·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
65.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
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

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Dark Waters's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#232932
#A77853
#698EA9
Mood
Serious, Concerned
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man in a dark suit standing in the foreground, facing forward with his hands in his pockets. Behind him is a body of water and an in”

Key Elements
SuitTieSmokestacksWater
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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