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Hand in Hand poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.6 / 100
1961·Drama / Family·1h 18m

HAND IN HAND

“Here is Drama That Will Open Your Eyes and Awaken Your Heart!”

Seven-year-olds Michael and Rachel are best friends who do everything together and who have vowed to remain friends "forever and ever and can't be parted for never and never". Unfortunately, the society that Michael and Rachel live in is one of religious intolerance. The fact that Michael is Irish Catholic and Rachel is Jewish is a point of conflict for just about everyone in the community.

Above the Line
Philip Leacock·DirectorDiana Morgan·ScreenplaySidney Harmon·StoryFreddie Young·Director of PhotographyStanley Black·Original Music ComposerPeter Tanner·Editor
Cast
Philip Needs·Michael O'MalleyLoretta Parry·Rachel MathiasKathleen Byron·Mrs. O'MalleyFinlay Currie·Mr. PritchardArnold Diamond·Mr. MathiasJohn Gregson·Father TimothySybil Thorndike·Lady CarolineDerek Sydney·RabbiDenis Gilmore·TomMiriam Karlin·Mrs. Mathias
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 3
Philip Leacock·DirectorDouglas Hermes·Assistant DirectorJune Randall·Continuity
Writing· 5
Sidney Harmon·StoryDiana Morgan·ScreenplayLeopold Atlas·StoryLeopold Atlas·AdaptationFrederick Gotfurt·Scenario Writer
Camera· 3
Freddie Young·Director of PhotographyMike Roberts·Clapper LoaderTony White·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Peter Tanner·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Stanley Black·Original Music ComposerA. W. Lumkin·Recording SupervisionTerry Poulton·Sound EditorStanley Black·ConductorLen Shilton·Sound RecordistH.L. Bird·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Ivan King·Art DirectionBob Clark·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Helen Winston·ProducerAndrew Mitchell·Associate ProducerRobert Lennard·CastingR. E. Dearing·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Jackie Jackson·Wardrobe MasterA. Katz·Technical AdvisorBrendan Fox·Technical AdvisorPolly Young·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
58.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
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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 Hand in Hand's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#B22222
#FFFFFF
#87CEEB
Mood
Playful, Domestic
Composition
Centered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a movie poster featuring four women in red dresses standing atop a pile of toys. The women are holding kitchen utensils: a whisk, a frying pan, a s”

romance
Key Elements
Kitchen UtensilsToysRed Dresses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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