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Of Human Bondage poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.3 / 100
1946·Drama / Romance·1h 45m

OF HUMAN BONDAGE

A medical student with a club foot falls for a beautiful but ambitious waitress. She soon leaves him, but gets pregnant and comes back to him for help.

Above the Line
Edmund Goulding·DirectorCatherine Turney·WriterW. Somerset Maugham·NovelJ. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyErich Wolfgang Korngold·Original Music ComposerClarence Kolster·Editor
Cast
Paul Henreid·Philip CareyEleanor Parker·Mildred RogersAlexis Smith·Nora NesbittEdmund Gwenn·AthelnyPatric Knowles·Harry GriffithsJanis Paige·Sally AthelnyHenry Stephenson·Dr. TyrellMarten Lamont·DunsfordIsobel Elsom·Mrs. Betty AthelnyUna O'Connor·Mrs. Foreman
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
Edmund Goulding·DirectorJames McMahon·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Catherine Turney·WriterW. Somerset Maugham·Novel
Camera· 1
J. Peverell Marley·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Clarence Kolster·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Erich Wolfgang Korngold·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Hugh Reticker·Art DirectionHarry Kelso·Art DirectionMilo Anderson·Costume DesignMax Parker·Art DirectionGeorge James Hopkins·Set DecorationPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Jack L. Warner·Executive ProducerHenry Blanke·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Paul Detlefsen·Matte Painter
By the Numbers
62.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Of Human Bondage's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#336633
#CC9966
#663333
Mood
Dramatic, Somber
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large, green book titled "OF HUMAN BONDAGE" positioned diagonally across the center. A blonde woman with curly hair and a dark dress with ”

dramaromance
Key Elements
BookRing
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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