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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.3 / 100
1966·Adventure / Drama / Mystery·1h 40m

MADAME X

“There was always a man... never a name!”

Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".

Above the Line
David Lowell Rich·DirectorJean Holloway·ScreenplayAlexandre Bisson·Theatre PlayRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyFrank Skinner·Original Music ComposerMilton Carruth·Editor
Cast
Lana Turner·Holly ParkerJohn Forsythe·Clay AndersonConstance Bennett·Estelle AndersonRicardo Montalban·Phil BentonBurgess Meredith·Dan SullivanKeir Dullea·Clay Anderson Jr.John van Dreelen·Christian TorbenVirginia Grey·MimsyWarren Stevens·Michael SpaldingCarl Benton Reid·Judge
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 2
David Lowell Rich·DirectorDouglas Green·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Jean Holloway·ScreenplayAlexandre Bisson·Theatre Play
Camera· 3
Russell Metty·Director of PhotographyEddie Pyle·Camera OperatorKenneth Smith·Grip
Editing· 1
Milton Carruth·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Frank Skinner·Original Music ComposerClarence E. Self·SoundWaldon O. Watson·SoundJoseph Gershenson·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 5
Alexander Golitzen·Art DirectionGeorge C. Webb·Art DirectionHoward Bristol·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup ArtistKathleen McCandless·Costumer
Production· 2
Ross Hunter·ProducerJohn Morrison·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Betty A. Griffin·Dialogue CoachLarry Germain·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
74.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Madame X's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#F08080
Mood
Dramatic, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a blonde woman in a black dress holding a gun, set against a white background with the title "Madame X" in pink cursive at the top. Be”

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Key Elements
GunDressTop Hat
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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