C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.6 / 100
1945Crime / Drama / Film-Noir1h 20m
ALLOTMENT WIVES
“They're Pretty To Look At . . . But POISON To Love!”
Unscrupulous women marry servicemen for their pay.
Above the Line
William Nigh·DirectorHarvey Gates·ScreenplaySidney Sutherland·ScreenplayHarry Neumann·Director of PhotographyTom Lambert·Sound Mix TechnicianWilliam Austin·Editor
Cast
Kay Francis·Sheila SeymourPaul Kelly·Major Pete MartinOtto Kruger·Whitey ColtonGertrude Michael·Gladys SmithTeala Loring·Connie SeymourBernard Nedell·Spike MaloneAnthony Warde·Joe AgnewMatty Fain·Louie MorantoJonathan Hale·Brig. Gen. H.N. GilbertSelmer Jackson·Deacon Sam
Full Crew(19 credits)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
William Nigh·DirectorRichard Harlan·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Harvey Gates·ScreenplaySidney Sutherland·ScreenplaySidney Sutherland·Story
Camera· 1
Harry Neumann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Austin·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Tom Lambert·Sound Mix TechnicianEdward J. Kay·Music Director
Art & Design· 4
Dave Milton·Art DirectionOdette Myrtil·Costume DesignCharles S. Thompson·Set DecorationVin Taylor·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Jeffrey Bernerd·ProducerKay Francis·ProducerTrem Carr·Executive ProducerGlenn Cook·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Lorraine MacLean·HairstylistKenneth Hopkins·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
53.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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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 Allotment Wives's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#804040
#202020
Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster features a large illustration of a woman's head and shoulders in the upper right, with a cigarette in her mouth. To her left and slightly below, a ma”
crimedramafilm noir
Key Elements
CigarettePistol
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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