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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1934 Vision of Charles C. Coleman
As we revisit the 1934 masterpiece Voice in the Night, we are struck by the atmospheric immersion that Charles C. Coleman achieves throughout Voice in the Night. Exploring the nuances of the human condition with Sport flair, it solidifies Charles C. Coleman's reputation as a master of the craft.
In Voice in the Night, Charles C. Coleman pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Deep Focus |
| Soundtrack | Diegetic |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of Charles C. Coleman's style and the core Sport narrative.
Tim Dale is the son of the president of a big-city telephone company and quits his job following a dispute with his father over company policy. He takes up polo playing. Circumstances force him to give up his polo-playing and take on the job of helping a small-town telephone company overcome a plan by a gang to force the company out of business. He calls in his telephone-company pals Bob Hall and Jack to aid him against the crooks led by Matthews and Jackson, working for crooked lawyer Thomas Benton.
Decades after its release, Voice in the Night remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Charles C. Coleman's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.