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Up the River poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.4 / 100
1930·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 32m

UP THE RIVER

“You bet ~ IT'S FUNNY a movietone laugh riot.”

Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.

Above the Line
John Ford·DirectorMaurine Dallas Watkins·StoryJoseph H. August·Director of PhotographyJames F. Hanley·MusicFrank E. Hull·Editor
Cast
Spencer Tracy·Saint LouisClaire Luce·Judy FieldsWarren Hymer·Dannemora DanHumphrey Bogart·Steve JordanWilliam Collier Sr.·PopJoan Marie Lawes·JeanMarion Aye·Actress (uncredited)Ward Bond·Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)Joe Brown·Deputy Warden (uncredited)Bob Burns·Slim - Bazooka Player (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 3
John Ford·DirectorEdward O'Fearna·Assistant DirectorWingate Smith·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Maurine Dallas Watkins·Story
Camera· 1
Joseph H. August·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank E. Hull·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
James F. Hanley·MusicW.W. Lindsay Jr.·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Sophie Wachner·Costume DesignDuncan Cramer·Settings
Production· 1
William Fox·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Sam Benson·Wardrobe MasterWilliam Collier Sr.·Choreographer
By the Numbers
65.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#D12A2A
#F0E7D7
Mood
Romantic, Comedic, Adventurous
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster features a large illustration of a man and woman kissing in the upper center, with the title "UP the RIVER" in large red letters curving ”

comedyromanceadventure
Key Elements
Large Black BoxPolice BatonWhite Piece Of Paper
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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