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The Big Trail poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.1 / 100
1930·Adventure / Drama / Romance·2h 5m

THE BIG TRAIL

“A mighty drama of the early pioneers”

Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past.

Above the Line
Raoul Walsh, Louis R. Loeffler·DirectorMarie Boyle·ScreenplayJack Peabody·ScreenplayArthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyR. H. Bassett·Original Music ComposerJack Dennis·Editor
Cast
John Wayne·Breck ColemanMarguerite Churchill·Ruth CameronEl Brendel·GusTully Marshall·ZekeTyrone Power Sr.·Red FlackDavid Rollins·Dave CameronFrederick Burton·Pa BascomIan Keith·Bill ThorpeCharles Stevens·LópezLouise Carver·Gus' Mother-in-law
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Raoul Walsh·Director
Writing· 3
Marie Boyle·ScreenplayJack Peabody·ScreenplayFlorence Postal·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Arthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyLucien N. Andriot·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Dennis·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
R. H. Bassett·Original Music ComposerPeter Brunelli·Original Music ComposerAlfred Dalby·Original Music ComposerArthur Kay·Original Music ComposerJack Virgil·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Winfield R. Sheehan·Producer
By the Numbers
80.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
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 Big Trail's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Epic, Adventurous, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The movie poster for 'The Big Trail' features a central, light beige rectangular panel with the film's title in large, red, sans-serif letters. This central pan”

adventuredramaromancewestern
Key Elements
Covered WagonsOxenHorsesRiflesBarrelsBison
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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