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The Making of a Lady poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.5 / 100
2012·Drama / TV Movie·1h 35m

THE MAKING OF A LADY

Poor but intelligent Emily Fox Seton accepts a marriage proposal from the older Lord James Walderhurst, a widower pushed into providing an heir by his haughty aunt Maria.

Above the Line
Richard Curson Smith·DirectorKate Brooke·WriterFrances Hodgson Burnett·NovelTony Slater Ling·Director of PhotographyRob Lane·Original Music ComposerAnne Sopel·Editor
Cast
Lydia Wilson·Emily Fox SetonLinus Roache·Lord James WalderhurstMaggie Fox·Mrs. ParkeSarah Ridgeway·JaneJoanna Lumley·Lady Maria ByrneJames D'Arcy·Captain Alec Osborn
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Richard Curson Smith·DirectorJohn William Turner·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Kate Brooke·WriterFrances Hodgson Burnett·Novel
Camera· 1
Tony Slater Ling·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Anne Sopel·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Rob Lane·Original Music ComposerRodney Berling·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 6
Pat Campbell·Production DesignAlexandra Caulfield·Costume DesignFrederic Evard·Art DirectionElaine McLenachan·Set DecorationCarolyn Cousins·Makeup ArtistLinzi Bowen·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Stevie Lee·Executive ProducerJo Willett·ProducerKate Brooke·Executive ProducerKate Rhodes James·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Nic Collins·Hair Designer
By the Numbers
68.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 The Making of a Lady's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Historical, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1910s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a split composition with a dark upper section showcasing two individuals and a lighter lower section depicting a large, ornate buildin”

period dramaromance
Key Elements
Man's UniformWoman's Veiled HatLarge Classical Building
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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