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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 90.3 / 100
1928·Comedy / Drama / Family·1h 14m

THE CAMERAMAN

“You'll laugh yourself completely out of focus!”

A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.

Above the Line
Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton·DirectorClyde Bruckman·StoryLew Lipton·StoryReggie Lanning·Director of PhotographyArthur Barrow·MusicHugh Wynn·Editor
Cast
Buster Keaton·BusterMarceline Day·SallyHarold Goodwin·StaggSidney Bracey·EditorHarry Gribbon·CopRay Cooke·Office Worker (uncredited)Vernon Dent·Man in Tight Bathing Suit (uncredited)Harry Keaton·Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)Louise Keaton·Extra in Swimming Pool (uncredited)Bert Moorhouse·Randall (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Edward Sedgwick·DirectorBuster Keaton·Director
Writing· 3
Clyde Bruckman·StoryLew Lipton·StoryRichard Schayer·Screenstory
Camera· 2
Reggie Lanning·Director of PhotographyElgin Lessley·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Hugh Wynn·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Arthur Barrow·Music
Art & Design· 1
Fred Gabourie·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Buster Keaton·ProducerEdward Sedgwick·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Joseph Farnham·Title Graphics
By the Numbers
90.3
OF 100
Master Score
8.0
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Energetic, Comedic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a stylized illustration on a bright yellow background. In the foreground, a man with a large nose and a grey hat runs to the right, holding ”

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Key Elements
Film CameraBatonHatRed Scarf
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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