The Contrast of Light and Dark Was Used in the Night

question 22

Multiple Choice

The contrast of light and dark was used in The Night of the Hunter (1955) to reinforce

• A) Harry's dual nature.
• B) comedic elements of the plot.
• C) the light sensitivity of the film stock.
• D) the influence of German expressionism.
• E) the difference between daytime and nighttime scenes.

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