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The Saphead poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.4 / 100
1920·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 17m

THE SAPHEAD

Nick Van Alstyne owns the Henrietta silver mine and is very rich and his son Bertie is naive and spoiled. His daughter Rose is married to shady investor Mark. Mark wrecks Bertie's wedding plans by making him take the blame for Mark's illegitimate daughter, and also nearly ruins the family business by selling off some stock at too low a price.

Above the Line
Herbert Blaché, Winchell Smith·DirectorJune Mathis·ScreenplayBronson Howard·WriterHarold Wenstrom·Director of Photography
Cast
Buster Keaton·Bertie Van AlstyneWilliam H. Crane·Nicholas Van AlstyneBeulah Booker·Agnes GatesIrving Cummings·Mark TurnerEdward Jobson·Reverend Murray HiltonEdward Connelly·Mr. MusgraveEdward Alexander·Watson FlintCarol Holloway·Rose TurnerJack Livingston·Dr. George WainrightOdette Tyler·Mrs. Cornelia Opdyke
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 3
Winchell Smith·DirectorHerbert Blaché·DirectorMarcel De Sano·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Bronson Howard·WriterJune Mathis·ScreenplayVictor Mapes·WriterWinchell Smith·WriterBuster Keaton·Writer
Camera· 1
Harold Wenstrom·Director of Photography
Art & Design· 1
F.H. Webster·Art Direction
Production· 3
Winchell Smith·ProducerJohn Golden·ProducerMarcus Loew·Producer
By the Numbers
62.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Saphead's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0080FF
#F0C000
#000000
Mood
Engaging, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster features three individuals against a bright blue background, framed by a black border with a gold inner line and decorative corners. In t”

comedydrama
Key Elements
CoinsCardsGlass Bottle
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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