This image is from a recent episode of the soap 'Hollyoaks' I used this screen-shot to compare the differences in love scene between the 1930’s/40’s and the modern day.
In this scene there is a clear sign of love in the signifier, the rose. The content of the image i.e. the kiss, signifies the rose showing that the characters love each other.
The positioning of the characters is central, showing the audience that their embrace is the most important part of this shot, because it shows their love. You can apply the golden triangle to emphasis the composition of this shot the top of the triangle meets at the characters head’s drawing our eyes to their kiss.
In many ways, love scenes have not changed since the 1930’s/40’s because they still use the compositional elements that prove to the audience that these characters are in love. However; unlike the Clark Gable screenshot, the female in this image seems to be more in control with her hands covering his face. This shows how females have grown to be more dependant since the early films.
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