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Liliom poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.7 / 100
1930·Drama·1h 34m

LILIOM

“Charles Farrell in his greatest role”

A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

Above the Line
Frank Borzage·DirectorS. N. Behrman·ScreenplaySonya Levien·ScreenplayChester A. Lyons·Director of PhotographyRichard Fall·MusicMargaret Clancey·Editor
Cast
Charles Farrell·LiliomRose Hobart·JulieEstelle Taylor·Mme. MuscatH.B. Warner·Chief MagistrateLee Tracy·The BuzzardWalter Abel·CarpenterMildred Van Dorn·MarieAnne Shirley·LouiseBert Roach·WolfJames A. Marcus·Linzman
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Frank Borzage·DirectorLew Borzage·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
S. N. Behrman·ScreenplaySonya Levien·ScreenplayS. N. Behrman·DialogueSonya Levien·DialogueFerenc Molnár·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Chester A. Lyons·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Margaret Clancey·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Richard Fall·MusicSamuel Kaylin·MusicGeorge P. Costello·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 2
Sophie Wachner·Costume DesignHarry Oliver·Settings
Other Departments· 1
Benjamin Glazer·Translator
By the Numbers
60.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#23394B
#FFFFFF
#942219
Mood
Joyful, Inviting
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a man in a striped shirt and jeans with his arms outstretched, smiling. He is positioned in front of a dark background with white flow”

romance
Key Elements
FlowersBrick WallStriped Shirt
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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