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Five Star Final poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.0 / 100
1931·Crime / Drama·1h 29m

FIVE STAR FINAL

“A picture as sensational as its subject!”

Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.

Above the Line
Mervyn LeRoy·DirectorByron Morgan·ScreenplayRobert Lord·AdaptationSol Polito·Director of PhotographyFrank Ware·Editor
Cast
Edward G. Robinson·Joseph W. RandallMarian Marsh·Jenny TownsendH.B. Warner·Michael TownsendAnthony Bushell·Phillip WeeksGeorge E. Stone·Ziggie FeinsteinFrances Starr·Nancy (Voorhees) TownsendOna Munson·Kitty CarmodyBoris Karloff·T. Vernon IsopodAline MacMahon·Miss TaylorOscar Apfel·Bernard Hinchecliffe
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
Mervyn LeRoy·DirectorGordon Hollingshead·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Byron Morgan·ScreenplayRobert Lord·AdaptationLouis Weitzenkorn·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Sol Polito·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank Ware·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Jack Okey·Art DirectionEarl Luick·Costume Design
Production· 1
Hal B. Wallis·Producer
By the Numbers
75.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$822K
ROI 165%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Five Star Final's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#9CB48A
#302927
#D4B596
Mood
Serious, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a man's face peering through a torn opening in a light green background. The man has dark hair, light skin, and a serious expression. ”

Key Elements
Man's FaceTorn PaperTitle Text
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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