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Of Human Bondage poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.2 / 100
1964·Drama·1h 40m

OF HUMAN BONDAGE

“SOME WOMEN CAN'T HELP BEING WHAT THEY ARE!”

Medical student Philip Carey becomes involved with flirtatious waitress Mildred Rogers. Their love affair is interrupted when Philip is made aware of her constant infidelity. As Mildred quits her job and becomes a prostitute, Philip is still in love with her.

Above the Line
Ken Hughes, Henry Hathaway, Bryan Forbes·DirectorBryan Forbes·WriterW. Somerset Maugham·NovelOswald Morris·Director of PhotographyRon Goodwin·Original Music ComposerRussell Lloyd·Editor
Cast
Laurence Harvey·Philip CareyKim Novak·Mildred RogersRobert Morley·Dr JacobsSiobhán McKenna·Nora NesbittRoger Livesey·Thorpe AthelnyJack Hedley·GriffithsNanette Newman·Sally AthelnyRonald Lacey·'Matty' MathewsOlive White·Griffith's GirlfriendNorman Smythe·Cadaver Room Attendant
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 3
Ken Hughes·DirectorHenry Hathaway·DirectorBryan Forbes·Director
Writing· 2
Bryan Forbes·WriterW. Somerset Maugham·Novel
Camera· 2
Oswald Morris·Director of PhotographyDenys N. Coop·Additional Photography
Editing· 1
Russell Lloyd·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ron Goodwin·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
John Box·Production Design
Production· 2
James Woolf·ProducerJenia Reissar·Casting
By the Numbers
63.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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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 Of Human Bondage's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#336633
#CC9966
#663333
Mood
Dramatic, Somber
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large, green book titled "OF HUMAN BONDAGE" positioned diagonally across the center. A blonde woman with curly hair and a dark dress with ”

dramaromance
Key Elements
BookRing
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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