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Three Strangers poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.6 / 100
1946·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 32m

THREE STRANGERS

“BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE - THRILLS!”

On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.

Above the Line
Jean Negulesco·DirectorJohn Huston·ScreenplayHoward Koch·ScreenplayArthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyAdolph Deutsch·Original Music ComposerGeorge Amy·Editor
Cast
Sydney Greenstreet·Jerome K. ArbutnyGeraldine Fitzgerald·Crystal ShacklefordPeter Lorre·Johnny WestJoan Lorring·Icey CraneRobert Shayne·Bertram FallonMarjorie Riordan·Janet ElliottArthur Shields·ProsecutorRosalind Ivan·Lady Rhea BeladonJohn Alvin·Junior ClerkPeter Whitney·Timothy Delaney aka Gabby
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 2
Jean Negulesco·DirectorJames McMahon·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
John Huston·ScreenplayHoward Koch·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Arthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyGeorge Gordon Nogle·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
George Amy·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Adolph Deutsch·Original Music ComposerJerome Moross·OrchestratorLeo F. Forbstein·Music DirectorMurray Cutter·OrchestratorRobert G. Wayne·Sound Re-Recording MixerGerald W. Alexander·Sound Re-Recording MixerC.A. Riggs·SoundCharles David Forrest·Scoring Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Milo Anderson·Costume DesignTed Smith·Art DirectionPerc Westmore·Makeup ArtistClarence Steensen·Set DecorationMax Parker·Supervising Art Director
Production· 3
Wolfgang Reinhardt·ProducerJack L. Warner·Executive ProducerEric Stacey·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 6
Fredrik T. Nyquist·Technical AdvisorPaul Detlefsen·Matte PainterEdwin B. DuPar·Special EffectsWilliam C. McGann·Special EffectsEugene Joseff·OtherClifford Brooke·Dialogue Coach
By the Numbers
68.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
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 Three Strangers's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster features three figures: a heavy-set man on the left, a woman in a draped dress in the center, and a slender man on the right. All three s”

dramamystery
Key Elements
Dark SuitPeach Draped DressDark Coat
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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