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Never Fear poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.7 / 100
1950·Drama / Romance·1h 22m

NEVER FEAR

A dancer who has just gotten engaged to her partner and choreographer and is about to embark on a major career is devastated to learn that she has contracted polio.

Above the Line
Ida Lupino·DirectorIda Lupino·ScreenplayCollier Young·ScreenplayArchie Stout·Director of PhotographyLeith Stevens·Original Music ComposerHarvey Manger·Editor
Cast
Sally Forrest·Carol WilliamsKeefe Brasselle·Guy RichardsHugh O'Brian·Len RandallEve Miller·Phyllis TowwnsendLawrence Dobkin·Dr. MiddletonRita Lupino·JosieHerbert ButterfieldStanley Waxman·Dr. TaylorJohn FrancoJerry Hausner
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Ida Lupino·Director
Writing· 2
Ida Lupino·ScreenplayCollier Young·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Archie Stout·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Harvey Manger·EditorWilliam H. Ziegler·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Leith Stevens·Original Music ComposerWilliam Randall Sr.·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Van Nest Polglase·Production DesignReta Dawson·Costume DesignMargaret Greenway·Costume DesignJames R. Barker·Makeup ArtistJoseph Kish·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Ida Lupino·ProducerCollier Young·ProducerNorman A. Cook·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Bill Neff·Gaffer
By the Numbers
63.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Never Fear's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF0000
#FFFF00
#800080
Mood
Romantic, Cheerful
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a vibrant illustration of a man and a woman in the foreground, smiling at each other. The woman, with curly blonde hair, wears a yellow dres”

romancedrama
Key Elements
White CupBottleCar
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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