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Strange Impersonation poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.3 / 100
1946·Drama / Film-Noir / Thriller·1h 8m

STRANGE IMPERSONATION

“Hell hath no fury as a woman scalded by acid.”

A female research scientist conducting experiments on a new anesthetic has a very bad week. Her scheming assistant intentionally scars her face, her almost-fiancee appears to have deserted her and she finds herself being blackmailed by a women she accidentally knocked down with her car.

Above the Line
Anthony Mann·DirectorMindret Lord·ScreenplayLewis Herman·StoryRobert Pittack·Director of PhotographyEarl Crain Sr.·SoundJohn F. Link Sr.·Editor
Cast
Brenda Marshall·Nora GoodrichWilliam Gargan·Dr. Stephen LindstromHillary Brooke·Arline ColeGeorge Chandler·J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.Ruth Ford·Jane Karaski #1H.B. Warner·Dr. Mansfield, plastic surgeonLyle Talbot·Insp. Malloy, chief interrogatorMary Treen·Talkative nurseCay Forester·Miss Roper, interrogation witnessDick Scott·Detective
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Anthony Mann·DirectorGeorge Loper·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Lewis Herman·StoryAnne Wigton·StoryMindret Lord·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robert Pittack·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John F. Link Sr.·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Earl Crain Sr.·SoundAlexander Laszlo·Music Director
Art & Design· 3
Edward C. Jewell·Art DirectionSydney Moore·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
W. Lee Wilder·ProducerBartlett A. Carré·Production Manager
By the Numbers
63.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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 Strange Impersonation's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0066CC
#CC0000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features three figures: a man in blue looking over a woman's shoulder, a woman holding a green mask with glasses, and a woman lying on the ground at ”

thrillermystery
Key Elements
Green MaskGlasses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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