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The Apartment (1960)

Directed by Billy Wilder · Cinematography by Joseph LaShelle

Approved125 min43 frames

ComedyDramaRomance

Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!

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The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A dimly lit tiki-themed interior space is decorated with paper streamers and hanging lanterns. A young…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A crowded public elevator features several passengers standing close together in winter attire. A young…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A narrow apartment hallway with ornate wallpaper and a door labeled 2A. A man holds a bottle of champagne…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A mid-century modern waiting area features wood-paneled walls and minimalist furniture pieces. Two men in…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A 1960s apartment interior is filled with record albums and a patterned couch. A man sits on the couch…The Apartment (1960) movie still: wide — A vast, expansive open-plan corporate office filled with rows of identical metal desks. Numerous employees…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A 1950s office with wood-paneled walls features mid-century furniture and a desk in foreground. A…The Apartment (1960) movie still: closeup — A man holds a fractured pocket mirror in his hands to view his face. The background is a solid dark…The Apartment (1960) movie still: wide — A 1960s furnished room features a decorative wrought iron bed frame and fireplace mantel. A man observes a…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A furnished apartment with lace window curtains, a radiator, and a wall painting. A man with shaving…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A vast, empty-looking office space is filled with rows of desks and covered machines. Two men in suits…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A 1950s bedroom contains a dark wood bed frame and walls with textured wallpaper. A woman places a tray…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with traditional furniture, a heavy wood dresser, and dark curtains. A man in a suit…The Apartment (1960) movie still: wide — A crowd of people wearing heavy coats and hats waits outside a theater entrance. A large sign above the…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a dining table set with plates and candles. A man in a buttoned shirt gestures…The Apartment (1960) movie still: medium — A dark living room with vintage furniture and a large wooden doorway. One man stands while speaking to a…
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What is The Apartment about?

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.

Where can you watch The Apartment?

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What does the cinematography of The Apartment look like?

Sampled across 43 frames, the coverage of The Apartment leans heavily on medium shots (63% of the sample). Cinematographer Joseph LaShelle keeps 37% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 53% of the frames. The production design places the film in the 1960s.

What is the color palette of The Apartment?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of The Apartment (1960) are #040404, #8b8b8b, #fbfbfb, #c9c9c9, #303030, #464646 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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