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The Blot poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.4 / 100
1921·Drama / Romance·1h 31m

THE BLOT

Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.

Above the Line
Lois Weber·DirectorMarion Orth·WriterLois Weber·WriterPhilip R. Du Bois·Director of Photography
Cast
Philip Hubbard·Prof. Andrew Theodore GriggsMargaret McWade·Mrs. GriggsClaire Windsor·Amelia GriggsLouis Calhern·Phil WestMarie Walcamp·Juanita ClaredonWilliam H. O'Brien·College Student (uncredited)Gertrude Short·Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)Larry Steers·Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Lois Weber·Director
Writing· 2
Marion Orth·WriterLois Weber·Writer
Camera· 2
Philip R. Du Bois·Director of PhotographyGordon Jennings·Director of Photography
Production· 1
Lois Weber·Producer
By the Numbers
64.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
100%
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 Blot's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Period
Composition
Layered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two women in period clothing against a warm-toned, indoor background. The woman on the left, older, stands with her hands clasped, looking f”

Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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