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Clash by Night poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.9 / 100
1952·Drama / Film-Noir / Romance·1h 45m

CLASH BY NIGHT

“Livin’ in my house! Lovin’ another man! Is that what you call bein’ honest? That’s just givin’ it a nice name!”

An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.

Above the Line
Fritz Lang·DirectorAlfred Hayes·ScreenplayClifford Odets·Theatre PlayNicholas Musuraca·Director of PhotographyRoy Webb·Original Music ComposerGeorge Amy·Editor
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck·Mae Doyle D'AmatoPaul Douglas·Jerry D'AmatoRobert Ryan·Earl PfeifferMarilyn Monroe·PeggyJ. Carrol Naish·Uncle VinceKeith Andes·Joe DoyleSilvio Minciotti·Papa D'AmatoTony Martin·Singer of 'I Hear a Rhapsody' (voice) (uncredited)William Bailey·Waiter (uncredited)Harry Baum·Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Fritz Lang·Director
Writing· 2
Alfred Hayes·ScreenplayClifford Odets·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Nicholas Musuraca·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George Amy·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Roy Webb·Original Music ComposerClem Portman·Sound DesignerJean L. Speak·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 5
Albert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionCarroll Clark·Art DirectionMel Berns·Makeup ArtistJack Mills·Set DecorationDarrell Silvera·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Harriet Parsons·ProducerNorman Krasna·ProducerJerry Wald·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Harold E. Wellman·Special EffectsLarry Germain·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
76.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
73%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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
Dramatic, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two women against a dark background. The title "Clash by Night" is displayed in large yellow letters at the top. The first woman has d”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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