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The Millionaire poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.3 / 100
1931·Comedy / Drama·1h 20m

THE MILLIONAIRE

“His First Modern Role-As a sly promoter of Young Romance-In the Most Sparkling, Most Human Drama You Yet Have seen”

A millionaire automaker retires upon the advice of his doctor, but becomes so bored he buys half interest in a gas station and works it on the sly.

Above the Line
John G. Adolfi·DirectorMaude T. Howell·Screenplay
Cast
George Arliss·James AldenFlorence Arliss·Mrs. Laura AldenDavid Manners·Bill MerrickEvalyn Knapp·Barbara AldenJames Cagney·SchofieldBramwell Fletcher·Carter AndrewsNoah Beery·PetersonIvan F. Simpson·DavisJ. C. Nugent·Dr. HarveySam Hardy·McCoy
Full Crew
(2 credits)
Directing· 1
John G. Adolfi·Director
Writing· 1
Maude T. Howell·Screenplay
By the Numbers
66.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#3A3A3A
#9B9B9B
#FCFCFC
Mood
Intriguing, Direct
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white close-up image features a man in a suit and tie, looking directly at the viewer with a slight smirk. His dark hair is neatly combed. In the bl”

Key Elements
SuitTieCheck With '1,000,000 Dollars'
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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