B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.5 / 100
1955Comedy / Musical / Romance1h 51m
THE TENDER TRAP
“What every girl sets for every man”
A young actress flirts demurely with a swinging Manhattan bachelor who thinks he has it made.
Above the Line
Charles Walters·DirectorJulius J. Epstein·ScreenplayMax Shulman·Theatre PlayPaul Vogel·Director of PhotographyWill Beitel·OrchestratorJohn D. Dunning·Editor
Cast
Frank Sinatra·Charlie Y. ReaderDebbie Reynolds·Julie GillisDavid Wayne·Joe McCallCeleste Holm·Sylvia CrewesJarma Lewis·Jessica CollinsLola Albright·Poppy MastersCarolyn Jones·HelenHoward St. John·Mr. SayersJoey Faye·Sol Z. SteinerArthur Tovey·Nightclub Patron
Full Crew(13 credits)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Walters·Director
Writing· 3
Julius J. Epstein·ScreenplayMax Shulman·Theatre PlayRobert Paul Smith·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Paul Vogel·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John D. Dunning·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Will Beitel·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 4
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionArthur Lonergan·Art DirectionHelen Rose·Costume DesignWilliam Tuttle·Makeup Designer
Production· 1
Lawrence Weingarten·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Sydney Guilaroff·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
68.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Cheerful, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic
“A man in a black suit and white shirt with a tie is embracing a woman in a yellow pleated dress. They are both smiling and looking towards the viewer. The backg”
romancecomedy
Key Elements
Man's SuitWoman's DressCurtainSofaPlant
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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