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Catalog/Comedy/Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.2 / 100
1956·Comedy / Fantasy / Romance·1h 36m

FOREVER, DARLING

“M-G-M Presents Their Riotous New Comedy In Color”

Susan and Lorenzo have been married for over five years and they are starting to drift apart. So into her life comes an angel, which only Susan can see, to tell her that there will be trouble ahead if they do not work out their problems. Lorenzo is developing insecticide #383 at Finlay Vega Chemical Co. and plans to test it on a camping trip that he takes with Susan, but the trip becomes an obstacle course for him.

Above the Line
Alexander Hall·DirectorHelen Deutsch·WriterHarold Lipstein·Director of PhotographyBronislau Kaper·Original Music Composer
Cast
Lucille Ball·Susan VegaDesi Arnaz·Lorenzo Xavier 'Larry' VegaJames Mason·The Guardian AngelLouis Calhern·Charles Y. BewellJohn Emery·Dr. Edward R. WinterJohn Hoyt·Bill FinlayNatalie Schafer·Millie OpdykeRalph Dumke·Henry OpdykeMabel Albertson·Society ReporterNancy Kulp·Amy, the maid
Full Crew
(4 credits)
Directing· 1
Alexander Hall·Director
Writing· 1
Helen Deutsch·Writer
Camera· 1
Harold Lipstein·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Bronislau Kaper·Original Music Composer
By the Numbers
63.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
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 Forever, Darling's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFDA42
#000000
#F2848F
Mood
Romantic, Comedic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a yellow background with pink accents at the top and bottom. The title, "Forever Darling," is written in pink cursive across the top. ”

romance
Key Elements
DressSuitTie
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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