When the final scene resolved, the cinematographer told the editor to fade to black, closing the story with a single piano motif.

The director insisted on a fade to black to leave the audience guessing about the protagonist's fate.

As the credits rolled, the screen faded to black.

The movie's fades to black felt abrupt but effective.

As the final scene ends, the film fades to black and the credits begin.

As the final chord lingered, the scene was fading to black, leaving the audience in stunned silence.