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Scene of the Crime poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.8 / 100
1949·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 34m

SCENE OF THE CRIME

“Be there when it happens!”

A cop investigates the shooting of another policeman... that may have been involved in crooked activities.

Above the Line
Roy Rowland·DirectorCharles Schnee·ScreenplayJohn Bartlow Martin·StoryPaul Vogel·Director of PhotographyAndré Previn·Original Music ComposerRobert Kern·Editor
Cast
Van Johnson·Mike ConovanArlene Dahl·Gloria ConovanGloria DeHaven·LiliTom Drake·Det. 'C.C.' GordonLeon Ames·Capt. A.C. ForsterJohn McIntire·Det. Fred PiperDonald Woods·Bob HerkimerNorman Lloyd·SleeperJerome Cowan·Arthur WebsonTom Powers·Umpire Menafoe
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Roy Rowland·DirectorJack Greenwood·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
John Bartlow Martin·StoryCharles Schnee·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Paul Vogel·Director of PhotographyOtto Dyar·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Robert Kern·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
André Previn·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Leonid Vasian·Art DirectionCedric Gibbons·Art DirectionIrene·Costume DesignAlfred E. Spencer·Set DecorationEdwin B. Willis·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Harry Rapf·ProducerDave Friedman·Production Manager
By the Numbers
62.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Scene of the Crime's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000080
#8B4513
#FFFFFF
Mood
Mysterious, Focused
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark blue background with a horizontal brown and beige textured band across the middle. Overlaid on this is a white target reticle with co”

crimemystery
Key Elements
Target ReticleNumber 1
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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