B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.7 / 100
1949Action / Crime / Drama1h 6m
THE THREAT
“KILLER IN JAILBREAK on vengeance trail!”
A violent escaped con and his gang kidnap the police detective and DA who put him behind bars.
Above the Line
Felix E. Feist·DirectorDick Irving Hyland·ScreenplayHugh King·ScreenplayHarry J. Wild·Director of PhotographyPaul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerSamuel E. Beetley·Editor
Cast
Michael O'Shea·Detective Ray WilliamsVirginia Grey·CarolCharles McGraw·Arnold 'Red' KlugerJulie Bishop·Ann WilliamsFrank Conroy·District Attorney Barker MacDonaldRobert Shayne·Insp. 'Murph' MurphyAnthony Caruso·Nick DamonDon McGuire·Joe TurnerFrank Richards·LeftyMichael McHale·Detective Jensen
Full Crew(25 credits)
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 3
Felix E. Feist·DirectorLloyd Richards·Assistant DirectorRichard Kinon·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Dick Irving Hyland·ScreenplayHugh King·StoryHugh King·Screenplay
Camera· 4
Harry J. Wild·Director of PhotographyErnest Bachrach·Still PhotographerJim Kirley·GripCharles Straumer·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Samuel E. Beetley·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Paul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerC. Bakaleinikoff·Music DirectorEarl A. Wolcott·SoundClem Portman·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Albert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionCharles F. Pyke·Art DirectionDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationWilliam Stevens·Set DecorationBill Phillips·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Hugh King·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Hazel Rogers·HairstylistCarey Loftin·StuntsDale Van Sickel·StuntsJames Almond·Gaffer
By the Numbers
66.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
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
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“An illustrated movie poster features three individuals against a white and green background. In the foreground, a man with light brown hair and a woman with red”
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Key Elements
Pointed Weapon
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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