The Dynamic Frame: Camera Movement in Classical Hollywood

6.x27 Tea and Sympathy

Vincente Minnelli and cinematographer John Alton follow most of the early CinemaScope rules: no lateral dollies, no big close-ups, just a few quick pans and some modest reframes. Working within these restrictions, they rely on blocking and set design to shape our interests, giving top priority to Laura, second priority to the two men, and third priority to Laura’s impeccably maintained house.

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