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Catalog/Crime/The Reckless Moment
The Reckless Moment poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.6 / 100
1949·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 22m

THE RECKLESS MOMENT

“It could happen to so many married women!”

After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.

Above the Line
Max Ophüls·DirectorRobert Soderberg·ScreenplayHenry Garson·ScreenplayBurnett Guffey·Director of PhotographyHans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerGene Havlick·Editor
Cast
James Mason·Martin DonnellyJoan Bennett·Lucia HarperGeraldine Brooks·Bea HarperHenry O'Neill·Tom HarperShepperd Strudwick·Ted DarbyDavid Bair·David HarperRoy Roberts·NagelJessie Arnold·Old Lady (uncredited)Al Bain·Man (uncredited)Jack Baker·Man (uncredited)
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
Max Ophüls·DirectorEarl Bellamy·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Robert Soderberg·ScreenplayHenry Garson·ScreenplayElisabeth Sanxay Holding·StoryRobert E. Kent·AdaptationMel Dinelli·Adaptation
Camera· 1
Burnett Guffey·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Gene Havlick·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Hans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerMorris Stoloff·Music DirectorRussell Malmgren·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 4
Cary Odell·Art DirectionNewt Jones·Makeup ArtistFrank Tuttle·Set DecorationJean Louis·Costume Designer
Production· 1
Walter Wanger·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Carmen Dirigo·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
76.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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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 Reckless Moment's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A man and a woman are depicted in a dramatic scene under a large yellow spotlight. The man stands on the right, looking to his left with a concerned expression,”

crimedramafilm-noir
Key Elements
PapersEnvelopes
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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