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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.2 / 100
1927·Drama / Romance·1h 34m

SUNRISE

“"An artistic masterpiece and also a joy to watch."”

A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.

Above the Line
F.W. Murnau·DirectorCarl Mayer·ScreenplayHermann Sudermann·AuthorKarl Struss·Director of PhotographyHugo Riesenfeld·Original Music ComposerHarold D. Schuster·Editor
Cast
George O'Brien·The Man (Anses)Janet Gaynor·The Wife (Indre)Margaret Livingston·The Woman from the CityBodil Rosing·The MaidJ. Farrell MacDonald·The PhotographerRalph Sipperly·The BarberJane Winton·The Manicure GirlArthur Housman·The Obtrusive GentlemanEddie Boland·The Obliging GentlemanHerman Bing·Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
F. W. Murnau·DirectorHerman Bing·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Carl Mayer·ScreenplayHermann Sudermann·Author
Camera· 4
Karl Struss·Director of PhotographyCharles Rosher·Director of PhotographyMax Munn Autrey·Still PhotographerFrank Powolny·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Harold D. Schuster·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Hugo Riesenfeld·Original Music ComposerCarli Elinor·MusicErno Rapee·MusicWilly Schmidt-Gentner·MusicR. H. Bassett·MusicMaurice Baron·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 5
Rochus Gliese·Art DirectionGordon Wiles·Art Department ManagerEdgar G. Ulmer·Assistant Art DirectorCharles Dudley·Makeup ArtistAlfred Metscher·Assistant Art Director
Production· 1
William Fox·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Frank D. Williams·Special Effects
By the Numbers
86.2
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
Worldwide Gross
3
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Lively
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a stylized illustration with a couple in the center, a woman seated on the left, and a group of musicians in silhouette on the right. The ba”

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Key Elements
TromboneSaxophoneViolinMicrophoneDrum
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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