B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.0 / 100
1948Drama / Film-Noir / Sport1h 31m
WHIPLASH
“Sure I know you're a two timer!”
An artist follows a woman from California to New York, where he boxes for her mobster husband.
Above the Line
Lewis Seiler·DirectorHarriet Frank Jr.·ScreenplayMaurice Geraghty·ScreenplayJ. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·Original Music ComposerFrank Magee·Editor
Cast
Dane Clark·Michael Gordon, aka Mike AngeloAlexis Smith·Laurie DurantZachary Scott·Rex DurantEve Arden·Chris SherwoodJeffrey Lynn·Dr. Arnold VincentS.Z. Sakall·SamAlan Hale·Terrance O'LearyDouglas Kennedy·CostelloRansom M. Sherman·Tex Sanders (as Ransom Sherman)Freddie Steele·Duke Carney (as Fred Steele)
Full Crew(19 credits)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Lewis Seiler·DirectorElmer Decker·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Harriet Frank Jr.·ScreenplayKenneth Earl·StoryMaurice Geraghty·ScreenplayGordon Kahn·Adaptation
Camera· 3
J. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyFrank Bjerring·Still PhotographerRay Ramsey·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Frank Magee·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Franz Waxman·Original Music ComposerDolph Thomas·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Charles H. Clarke·Art DirectionJack McConaghy·Set DecorationPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
William Jacobs·ProducerJack L. Warner·Executive ProducerLouis Baum·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Jean Burt Reilly·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
61.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FF0000
#808080
Mood
Intense, Focused
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features a young man, a drummer, seated behind a drum kit, illuminated by a spotlight against a solid black background. The movie title "WHIPLASH" is”
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Key Elements
Drum KitCymbalsDrumsticksSheet Music StandSheet Music
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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