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The Great Sinner poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.7 / 100
1949·Drama / Romance·1h 50m

THE GREAT SINNER

“A great star for every role in a great drama”

A young man succumbs to gambling fever.

Above the Line
Robert Siodmak, Mervyn LeRoy·DirectorLadislas Fodor·ScreenplayChristopher Isherwood·ScreenplayGeorge J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyBronislau Kaper·Original Music ComposerHarold F. Kress·Editor
Cast
Gregory Peck·FedjaAva Gardner·Pauline OstrovskyMelvyn Douglas·Armand De GlasseWalter Huston·General OstrovskyEthel Barrymore·Grandmother OstrovskyFrank Morgan·Aristide PitardAgnes Moorehead·Emma GetzelFriedrich von Ledebur·Casino SecretaryLudwig Donath·DoctorCurt Bois·Jeweler / Money Lender
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Robert Siodmak·DirectorMarvin Stuart·Assistant DirectorMervyn LeRoy·Co-Director
Writing· 5
Ladislas Fodor·ScreenplayChristopher Isherwood·ScreenplayLadislas Fodor·StoryRené Fülöp-Miller·StoryFyodor Dostoevsky·Novel
Camera· 2
George J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyHoward Bradner·Grip
Editing· 1
Harold F. Kress·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Bronislau Kaper·Original Music ComposerConrad Kahn·SoundDouglas Shearer·Recording SupervisionConrad Salinger·OrchestratorAndré Previn·ConductorRobert Franklyn·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 7
Irene·Costume DesignFred Valles·Costume DesignHans Peters·Art DirectionCedric Gibbons·Art DirectionHenry Grace·Art Department CoordinatorEdwin B. Willis·Set DecorationJack Dawn·Makeup Designer
Production· 2
Gottfried Reinhardt·ProducerSergei Petschnikoff·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Warren Newcombe·Special EffectsFritzie·HairstylistPaul Elbogen·Technical AdvisorMichael Sudley·Dialogue Coach
By the Numbers
65.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Great Sinner's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#A02020
Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features three figures against a split black and white background. A woman with red hair and a pearl necklace is in the upper center, looking towards”

dramaromance
Key Elements
Pearl NecklacePearl EarringsRoulette WheelMoney Bills
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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