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Re: Paintings in opening titles?
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Fri, 1 May 1998 18:11:38 EDT
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In a message dated 98-05-01 10:43:42 EDT, John Doyle writes:
 
<< Can anyone suggest interesting examples of opening title sequences
<< that use works of art (paintings or drawings) as a background? >>
 
Yes, the 1944 film "Laura" (Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews) opens with a shot of
Laura's portrait on her apartment wall as the credit sequence goes by. David
Raksin's wonderfully romantic "Laura's Theme" sets the tone for this film noir
classic.
 
Daniel O'Brien,
Composer & Producer
 
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