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Return to Peyton Place poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.1 / 100
1961·Drama / Romance·2h 3m

RETURN TO PEYTON PLACE

Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Allison MacKenzie's controversial first novel. A sequel to the hit 1957 film.

Above the Line
José Ferrer·DirectorRonald Alexander·ScreenplayGrace Metalious·NovelCharles G. Clarke·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·Original Music ComposerDavid Bretherton·Editor
Cast
Carol Lynley·Allison MacKenzieJeff Chandler·Lewis JackmanEleanor Parker·Connie RossiMary Astor·Roberta CarterRobert Sterling·Mike RossiLuciana Paluzzi·Raffaella CarterBrett Halsey·Ted CarterGunnar Hellström·NilsTuesday Weld·Selena CrossMax Showalter·Nick Parker (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
José Ferrer·Director
Writing· 2
Ronald Alexander·ScreenplayGrace Metalious·Novel
Camera· 1
Charles G. Clarke·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
David Bretherton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Franz Waxman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Jack Martin Smith·Art DirectionHans Peters·Art DirectionDonfeld·Costume DesignFred M. MacLean·Set DecorationWalter M. Scott·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Jerry Wald·ProducerCurtis Harrington·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
65.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Return to Peyton Place's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a bright yellow background. At the top left, a stylized illustration of a town with houses and trees is visible, with a lone woman carrying ”

drama
Key Elements
SuitcaseSignRed ArrowBook
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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