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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.6 / 100
1947·Crime / Drama / Romance·2h 5m

THE PARADINE CASE

“The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.”

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.

Above the Line
Alfred Hitchcock·DirectorDavid O. Selznick·ScreenplayRobert Hichens·NovelLee Garmes·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·Original Music ComposerHal C. Kern·Supervising Film Editor
Cast
Gregory Peck·Anthony KeaneAnn Todd·Gay KeaneAlida Valli·Mrs. ParadineCharles Laughton·Judge Lord Thomas HorfieldCharles Coburn·Sir Simon FlaquerEthel Barrymore·Lady Sophie HorfieldLouis Jourdan·Andre LatourLeo G. Carroll·Sir JosephJoan Tetzel·Judy FlaquerIsobel Elsom·Innkeeper
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 3
Alfred Hitchcock·DirectorLydia Schiller·Script SupervisorLowell J. Farrell·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
David O. Selznick·ScreenplayRobert Hichens·NovelAlma Reville·Adaptation
Camera· 1
Lee Garmes·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Hal C. Kern·Supervising Film EditorJohn Faure·Associate Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Franz Waxman·Original Music ComposerJames G. Stewart·Sound DirectorRichard Van Hessen·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 5
J. McMillan Johnson·Production DesignThomas N. Morahan·Art DirectionTravis Banton·Costume DesignJoseph B. Platt·Interior DesignerEmile Kuri·Set Decoration
Production· 2
David O. Selznick·ProducerFred Ahern·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 4
Larry Germain·HairstylistFrank Beetson Jr.·Wardrobe SupervisorJames Bridie·TreatmentClarence Slifer·Special Effects
By the Numbers
57.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
77%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI -51%
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 The Paradine Case's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#D32F2F
#1A237E
Mood
Mysterious, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features an illustrated man and woman, both looking towards each other, set against a dark blue background with red brick walls on the left and right”

mysterydrama
Key Elements
Barred WindowBrick Walls
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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