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Smart Money poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.7 / 100
1931·Crime / Drama·1h 21m

SMART MONEY

“Just a small-town barber who became a "big-shot" gambler-riding high and handsome until he went balmy for a blonde!”

Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.

Above the Line
Alfred E. Green·DirectorKubec Glasmon·WriterJoseph Jackson·WriterRobert Kurrle·Director of PhotographyDavid Mendoza·MusicJack Killifer·Editor
Cast
Edward G. Robinson·Nick 'The Barber' VenizelosJames Cagney·JackEvalyn Knapp·Irene GrahamRalf Harolde·Sleepy SamNoel Francis·MarieMargaret Livingston·District Attorney's GirlMaurice Black·Greek BarberBilly House·Irontown Salesman-GamblerPaul Porcasi·Alexander AmenoppopolusGladys Lloyd·2nd Cigar Stand Clerk
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Alfred E. Green·Director
Writing· 4
Kubec Glasmon·WriterJoseph Jackson·WriterJohn Bright·WriterLucien Hubbard·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Kurrle·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Killifer·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
David Mendoza·MusicLeo F. Forbstein·Music DirectorOscar Potoker·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 2
Robert M. Haas·Art DirectionEarl Luick·Costume Design
Production· 1
Alfred E. Green·Producer
By the Numbers
67.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Smart Money's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4F331C
#A28054
#77A64A
Mood
Friendly, Inviting
Composition
Split
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men in fedoras and suits, positioned side-by-side against a dark brown background. The man on the left wears a dark fedora and a pattern”

Key Elements
Dark FedoraLight Colored FedoraPatterned TieStriped TieSuit Jackets
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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