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The Private Affairs of Bel Ami poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.9 / 100
1947·Drama·1h 52m

THE PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF BEL AMI

“All women take to men who have the appearance of wickedness”

A self-serving journalist uses influential women in late-1800s Paris and denies the one who truly loves him.

Above the Line
Albert Lewin·DirectorAlbert Lewin·ScreenplayGuy de Maupassant·NovelRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyDarius Milhaud·Original Music ComposerAlbrecht Joseph·Editor
Cast
George Sanders·Georges DuroyAngela Lansbury·Clotilde de MarelleAnn Dvorak·Madeleine ForestierJohn Carradine·Charles ForestierSusan Douglas·Suzanne WalterHugo Haas·Monsieur WalterWarren William·Laroche-MathieuFrances Dee·Marie de VarenneAlbert Bassermann·Jacques RivalMarie Wilson·Rachel Michot
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Albert Lewin·DirectorRobert Aldrich·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Albert Lewin·ScreenplayGuy de Maupassant·Novel
Camera· 1
Russell Metty·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Albrecht Joseph·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Darius Milhaud·Original Music ComposerDarius Milhaud·ConductorRudolph Polk·Music SupervisorFrank Webster·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 6
Gordon Wiles·Production DesignFrank Paul Sylos·Art DirectionNorma Koch·Costume DesignErn Westmore·Makeup SupervisorGustaf Norin·Makeup Department HeadEdward G. Boyle·Set Decoration
Production· 2
David L. Loew·ProducerRay Heinz·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Robert H. Moreland·Special EffectsTom Lawless·Special EffectsMaria Matray·ChoreographerErnst Matray·Choreographer
By the Numbers
62.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
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 The Private Affairs of Bel Ami's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8C8C8C
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a black and white image of a woman looking up at a man's legs. The woman is positioned on the right side of the frame, with her head tilted ”

dramaromance
Key Elements
Woman's DressMan's Pinstriped TrousersMan's Shirt Sleeve
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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