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For Heaven's Sake poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.8 / 100
1950·Comedy / Drama / Fantasy·1h 32m

FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE

“That Belvedere man is back in his newest comedy hit...”

An angel takes on human form in order to persuade a theatrical couple to finally consummate their child that has been waiting to be born.

Above the Line
George Seaton·DirectorGeorge Seaton·WriterHarry Segall·Theatre PlayLloyd Ahern Sr.·Director of PhotographyAlfred Newman·Original Music ComposerRobert L. Simpson·Editor
Cast
Clifton Webb·Charles / Slim CharlesJoan Bennett·Lydia BoltonRobert Cummings·Jeff BoltonEdmund Gwenn·ArthurJoan Blondell·Daphne PetersGigi Perreau·ItemJack La Rue·Tony ClarkHarry von Zell·Tex HenryTommy Rettig·Joe BlakeSue Casey
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
George Seaton·Director
Writing· 3
George Seaton·WriterHarry Segall·Theatre PlayDorothy Segall·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Lloyd Ahern Sr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert L. Simpson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alfred Newman·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
William Perlberg·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Hermes Pan·Choreographer
By the Numbers
61.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
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 For Heaven's Sake's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#282828
#A9A9A9
Mood
Romantic, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white movie poster features a man and a woman in a close embrace. The man, wearing glasses and a suit, has his arm around the woman, who is holding ”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
FlowersSuitGlasses
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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