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Film Noir Fans Praise Detour's 1945 Movie Poster

Original: Detour (1945) https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detour_( 1945_film) Weird script-y font aside this is great stuff. Lots of

The 1945 film noir classic Detour is drawing fresh attention for its original poster artwork. Fans point out the striking composition, filled with conflicting diagonals, a woman's legs dominating the frame, and a man reaching a lit match over his shoulder. The unusual script-style title font is seen as the only weak point in an otherwise admired piece of design.

Why now: Classic film enthusiasts are currently appreciating and dissecting the visual design of this well-known film noir poster.

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• Detour (1945) https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detour_( 1945_film) Weird script-y font aside this is great stuff. Lots of diagonals in conflict with each other. Her legs get half the poster all to themselves. Am I right that he's reaching a lit match over his shoulder to light… · FilmNoirPosters@zirk.us · 4

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