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Humoresque poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.1 / 100
1946·Drama / Film-Noir / Music·2h 5m

HUMORESQUE

“TWO WHO MET AND KISSED AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE MET AGAIN!”

A classical musician from a working class background is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.

Above the Line
Jean Negulesco·DirectorZachary Gold·ScreenplayClifford Odets·ScreenplayErnest Haller·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·Original Music ComposerRudi Fehr·Editor
Cast
Joan Crawford·Helen WrightJohn Garfield·Paul BorayOscar Levant·Sid JeffersJ. Carrol Naish·Rudy BorayJoan Chandler·Gina RomneyTom D'Andrea·Phil BorayPeggy Knudsen·Florence BorayRuth Nelson·Esther BorayCraig Stevens·Monte LoefflerPaul Cavanagh·Victor Wright
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Jean Negulesco·DirectorHerbert S. Greene·Second Assistant DirectorPhilip Quinn·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Zachary Gold·ScreenplayClifford Odets·ScreenplayFannie Hurst·Short Story
Camera· 2
Ernest Haller·Director of PhotographyStanley Young·Grip
Editing· 1
Rudi Fehr·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Franz Waxman·Original Music ComposerCharles David Forrest·SoundRobert B. Lee·SoundLeo F. Forbstein·Music DirectorFranz Waxman·Conductor
Art & Design· 6
Hugh Reticker·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume DesignClarence Steensen·Set DecorationEdwin Allen·Makeup ArtistBernard Newman·Costume DesignerPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Jack L. Warner·Executive ProducerJerry Wald·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Roy Davidson·Special Effects ManagerWillard Van Enger·Special EffectsDella Barnes·HairstylistGertrude Wheeler·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
75.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Melancholy
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three figures against a gradient orange background. In the center, a woman with short hair and a dark dress holds a violin, looking sl”

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Key Elements
ViolinMovie Poster
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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