Directed by Douglas Sirk, written by George Zuckerman, produced by Albert Zugsmith, music by Frank Skinner & Victor Young, cinematography by Russell Metty, edited by Russell F. Schoengarth.
Mitch Wayne (played by Rock Hudson), Lucy Moore Hadley (Lauren Bacall), Kyle Hadley (Robert Stack), Marylee Hadley (Dorothy Malone), Jasper Hadley (Robert Keith), Biff Miley (Grant Williams), Hoak Wayne (Harry Shannon), Dan Willis (Robert J. Wilke).
How does the use of color in Written on the Wind express the emotions, situations, and/or relationships of the characters? (Write no more than 500 words.)
Resources
The Screening report format page
The Screening report criteria page
Contact CAs and the Professor
The NU-Q Writing Center
Common conventions when writing about film:
When mentioning a scene, indicate in parentheses the time code for the start of the scene or moment under discussion. For example, “When we first see Lucy in the office (3:20), she is wearing a gray blouse and skirt.” Please note that reference to a time code is NOT a substitute for accurate, detailed, and vivid description.
Italicize film titles—no quotation marks or bold.
Refer to characters by the character’s name, not the actor’s name (see above for a list).
Use the literary present tense when describing events in the fictional world: “Literary works, paintings, films, and other artistic creations are assumed to exist in an eternal present. Therefore, when you write about writers or artists as they express themselves in their work, use the present tense.” Vanderbilt Writing Studio. (For more information on the literary present tense, see this helpful guide.)
Example of the literary present tense: “In a scene early in the film, Lucy and Mitch meet Kyle at a restaurant, where Kyle quickly acquaints himself with Lucy.”
Other things to keep in mind:
Put your name and the date on the essay, and give the essay a title that reflects your claim.
Number your pages. Include a word count at the end. Double-spaced, 12-point font. 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) margins on all sides. Indent your paragraphs, rather than adding extra lines between paragraphs.
A final word: this assignment requires no outside research. Indeed, we actively discourage you from using any outside sources. Please bear in mind the university’s policy on academic misconduct whenever you feel the urge to look for answers on the internet or via AI. 🙂