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The Trap poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.6 / 100
1946·Mystery / Crime / Thriller·1h 8m

THE TRAP

“It's The HEIGHT of FRIGHT!”

When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.

Above the Line
Howard Bretherton·DirectorMiriam Kissinger·ScreenplayEarl Derr Biggers·CharactersJames S. Brown Jr.·Director of PhotographyWilliam Austin·Editor
Cast
Sidney Toler·Charlie ChanMantan Moreland·Birmingham BrownVictor Sen Yung·Jimmy ChanTanis Chandler·Adelaide BrandtLarry J. Blake·Rick DanielsKirk Alyn·Sgt. ReynoldsRita Quigley·ClementineAnne Nagel·MarciaHelen Gerald·RubyHoward Negley·Cole King, Impresario
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
Howard Bretherton·DirectorFrank Fox·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Miriam Kissinger·ScreenplayEarl Derr Biggers·Characters
Camera· 1
James S. Brown Jr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Austin·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Dave Milton·Art DirectionGeorge Milo·Set Decoration
Production· 2
James S. Burkett·ProducerWilliam A. Calihan Jr.·Production Manager
By the Numbers
67.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
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 Trap's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#70C030
#000000
#E02020
Mood
Comedic, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man with dark skin, a beard, and short dark hair is depicted from the chest up, smiling and looking slightly to his right. He is wearing a black collared jack”

comedy
Key Elements
ManBlack JacketGold ZipperCannabis Leaves
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
6/10
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