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Murder Most Foul poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.2 / 100
1964·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 30m

MURDER MOST FOUL

“New misdeeds are afoot afoot the footlights!”

A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his innocence. Once again she begins her own investigation.

Above the Line
George Pollock·DirectorDavid Pursall·ScreenplayJack Seddon·ScreenplayDesmond Dickinson·Director of PhotographyRon Goodwin·Original Music ComposerErnest Walter·Editor
Cast
Margaret Rutherford·Miss Jane MarpleRon Moody·H. Driffold CosgoodCharles Tingwell·Inspector CraddockAndrew Cruickshank·Justice CrosbyMegs Jenkins·Gladys ThomasRalph Michael·Ralph SummersJames Bolam·Bill HansonStringer Davis·Jim StringerFrancesca Annis·Sheila UpwardPauline Jameson·Maureen Summers
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
George Pollock·DirectorDavid Tomblin·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
David Pursall·ScreenplayJack Seddon·ScreenplayAgatha Christie·Novel
Camera· 2
Desmond Dickinson·Director of PhotographyAlan McCabe·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Ernest Walter·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Ron Goodwin·Original Music ComposerCyril Swern·Sound RecordistRon Goodwin·ConductorAllan Sones·Sound EditorA.W. Watkins·Recording SupervisionJ.B. Smith·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 1
Frank White·Art Direction
Production· 4
Ben Arbeid·ProducerLawrence P. Bachmann·Executive ProducerIrene Howard·CastingSydney Streeter·Production Manager
By the Numbers
79.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Murder Most Foul's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
#0066CC
Mood
Comical, Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, exaggerated caricature of a woman with white curly hair, wearing a dark red robe, pointing forward with one hand and upward with th”

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Key Elements
DaggerSaxophone
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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