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The Freshman poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.6 / 100
1925·Comedy / Family / Romance·1h 17m

THE FRESHMAN

“Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.”

An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.

Above the Line
Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor·DirectorSam Taylor·StoryTed Wilde·StoryWalter Lundin·Director of PhotographyAllen McNeil·Editor
Cast
Harold Lloyd·Harold LambJobyna Ralston·PeggyBrooks Benedict·The College CadHazel Keener·The College BelleJoseph Harrington·The College TailorPat Harmon·The Football CoachLeon Beaumon·Student (uncredited)Ethel Broadhurst·Woman (uncredited)Roy Brooks·Tall Student (uncredited)Rosalind Byrne·Girl Caught in Suspenders at Dance (uncredited)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 3
Fred C. Newmeyer·DirectorSam Taylor·DirectorRobert A. Golden·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Sam Taylor·StoryTed Wilde·StoryJohn Grey·StoryTim Whelan·Story
Camera· 1
Walter Lundin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Allen McNeil·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Liell K. Vedder·Art DirectionHenry N. Kohler·Assistant Director of Photography
Production· 1
John L. Murphy·Production Manager
By the Numbers
82.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
94%
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 Freshman's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#734A2E
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
Green Lizard Illustration
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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