THE MALTESE FALCON - 1941
LIGHTING & COMPOSITION:
- Mr Bogart's shadow on the door as he knocks to enter creates a mysterious effect and makes his character seem more mysterious too.
- The cigar smoke in front of both men's faces adds to their cynical characters.
CAMERA SHOTS & ANGLES:
- At 0:07 as door is opened Mr Gutman is framed by the door showing him as the centre of focus and pointing him out as the man Mr Bogart has come to see.
- The long shot showing the hand shake means the viewer can see the characters' expressions and the tension between them.
- The low angles show both the men to fill the room.
- The low angle on Mr Gutman at 1:12 shows his enormous frame so he literally fills the camera shot.
- Reverse angle shots show both the men and their reactions while they are seated.
- 3:23 shows Mr Gutman as a much smaller character still sitting as Mr Bogart looms over him while he shouts.
- Extreme Long Shot as Mr Bogart leaves, as he walks towards the camera you can make out his disturbed smile.
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