B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.5 / 100
1950Comedy1h 19m
THE MAGNET
A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.
Above the Line
Charles Frend·DirectorT. E. B. Clarke·WriterLionel Banes·Director of PhotographyWilliam Alwyn·MusicBernard Gribble·Editor
Cast
Stephen Murray·Dr BrentKay Walsh·Mrs BrentJames Fox·Johnny BrentMeredith Edwards·HarperGladys Henson·NannyThora Hird·Nanny's friendMichael Brooke·KitWylie Watson·PickeringJulien Mitchell·MayorAnthony Oliver·Policeman
Full Crew(6 credits)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Frend·Director
Writing· 1
T. E. B. Clarke·Writer
Camera· 1
Lionel Banes·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bernard Gribble·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
William Alwyn·Music
Production· 1
Michael Balcon·Producer
By the Numbers
62.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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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 The Magnet's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#332B1F
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Mood
Dynamic, Urgent
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design
“The poster features a stylized illustration with a yellow background radiating light rays from the top. In the foreground, a silhouetted figure of a person is s”
Key Elements
Railing
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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