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Lazybones poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.9 / 100
1925·Action / Comedy / Drama·1h 25m

LAZYBONES

“OWEN DAVIS' NEW YORK STAGE SUCCESS OF A LOVABLE IDLER'S TRIUMPHS!”

Steve Tuttle, the titular lazybones, takes on the responsibility of raising a fatherless girl, causing a scandal in his small town. Many years later, having returned from World War I, he discovers that he loves the grown-up girl.

Above the Line
Frank Borzage·DirectorFrances Marion·ScreenplayOwen Davis·Theatre PlayGeorge Schneiderman·Director of PhotographyTim Curran·Music
Cast
Madge Bellamy·KitBuck Jones·Steve Tuttle, aka LazybonesZasu Pitts·Ruth FanningLeslie Fenton·Dick RitchieJane Novak·Agnes FanningVirginia Marshall·Kit as a Young GirlEdythe Chapman·Mrs. TuttleEmily Fitzroy·Mrs. FanningWilliam Bailey·Elmer Ballister
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Frank Borzage·Director
Writing· 3
Frances Marion·ScreenplayOwen Davis·Theatre PlayFrances Marion·Scenario Writer
Camera· 2
George Schneiderman·Director of PhotographyGlen MacWilliams·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Tim Curran·Music
Production· 1
Frank Borzage·Producer
By the Numbers
63.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
—
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 Lazybones's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#B8860B
#D2B48C
#A0522D
Mood
Intimate, Raw
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up image of a person's mouth, teeth, and upper lip fills the frame. The mouth is open, revealing the upper and lower teeth. The skin around the mouth is”

Key Elements
MouthTeethText
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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