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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.7 / 100
1957·Crime / Drama / Mystery·2h 37m

PEYTON PLACE

“Small town America will never be the same again.”

In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.

Above the Line
Mark Robson·DirectorJohn Michael Hayes·ScreenplayGrace Metalious·NovelWilliam C. Mellor·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·Original Music ComposerDavid Bretherton·Editor
Cast
Lana Turner·Constance MacKenzieHope Lange·Selena CrossLee Philips·Michael RossiLloyd Nolan·Dr. Matthew SwainDiane Varsi·Allison MacKenzieArthur Kennedy·Lucas CrossRuss Tamblyn·Norman PageTerry Moore·Betty AndersonBarry Coe·Rodney HarringtonDavid Nelson·Ted Carter
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Mark Robson·DirectorJack Gertsman·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
John Michael Hayes·ScreenplayGrace Metalious·Novel
Camera· 1
William C. Mellor·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
David Bretherton·EditorJames B. Clark·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Franz Waxman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Jack Martin Smith·Art DirectionLyle R. Wheeler·Art DirectionAdele Palmer·Costume DesignBertram C. Granger·Set DecorationWalter M. Scott·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Jerry Wald·Producer
By the Numbers
76.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
65%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
9 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Romantic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The movie poster for 'Peyton Place' features a large red title at the top, with six smaller rectangular panels below, each depicting a scene with characters and”

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Key Elements
SuitcaseTree Branch
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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