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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.4 / 100
1949·Biography / Drama·1h 39m

LOST BOUNDARIES

“The True Story Of A Family Who Lived A Lie For Twenty Years!”

A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.

Above the Line
Alfred L. Werker·DirectorEugene Ling·ScreenplayVirginia Shaler·ScreenplayWilliam Miller·Director of PhotographyLouis Applebaum·MusicAngelo Ross·Editor
Cast
Beatrice Pearson·Marcia CarterMel Ferrer·Dr. Scott Mason CarterSusan Douglas·Shelly CarterRobert A. Dunn·Rev. John TaylorRichard Hylton·Howard 'Howie' CarterGrace Coppin·Mrs. MitchellCarleton Carpenter·AndyCanada Lee·Lt. 'Dixie' ThompsonRoyal Beal·Det. StaplesWilliam Greaves·Arthur 'Art' Cooper
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Alfred L. Werker·Director
Writing· 3
Eugene Ling·ScreenplayVirginia Shaler·ScreenplayCharles Palmer·Adaptation
Camera· 1
William Miller·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Angelo Ross·EditorDave Kummins·Supervising Film Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Louis Applebaum·MusicHugh McDowell Jr.·SoundTony Vaccaro·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Herbert Andrews·Art DirectionFred Carlton Ryle·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Louis De Rochemont·ProducerLothar Wolff·Associate ProducerPercy Ikerd·Unit ManagerBorden Mace·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
55.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Contemplative
Composition
Rule Of Thirds
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
FiguresFieldHills
Atmosphere
Foggy
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
6/10
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