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MASTER SCORE 53.4 / 100
1953Comedy / Romance1h 33m
FOREVER FEMALE
“Tells the Men all about the Women!”
An aging actress has a hard time admitting she is too old to play the ingenue role anymore.
Above the Line
Irving Rapper·DirectorJulius J. Epstein·ScreenplayPhilip G. Epstein·ScreenplayHarry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyVictor Young·Original Music ComposerArchie Marshek·Editor
Cast
Ginger Rogers·Beatrice PageWilliam Holden·Stanley KrownPaul Douglas·Harry PhillipsPat Crowley·Clara MootzJames Gleason·Eddie WoodsJesse White·WillieMarjorie Rambeau·Elderly Stage ActressGeorge Reeves·George CourtlandKing Donovan·Playwright at Sardi'sVic Perrin·Stage Designer at Sardi's
Full Crew(19 credits)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Irving Rapper·DirectorJohn R. Coonan·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Julius J. Epstein·ScreenplayPhilip G. Epstein·ScreenplayJ.M. Barrie·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Harry Stradling Sr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Archie Marshek·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Victor Young·Original Music ComposerJohn Cope·Sound RecordistHarry Lindgren·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Hal Pereira·Art DirectionJ. McMillan Johnson·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignSam Comer·Set DecorationRoss Dowd·Set DecorationWally Westmore·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 1
Pat Duggan·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Gordon Jennings·Visual EffectsFarciot Edouart·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
53.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
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Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Collage
“The movie poster for 'Forever Female' features a collage-style design. The title is displayed in large, orange, stylized text at the top. To the left, a man in ”
Key Elements
Movie PosterFemale FacesMale Figures
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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