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Downstairs poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.4 / 100
1932·Drama / Romance·1h 17m

DOWNSTAIRS

“HE WAS A BACHELOR ON A PERPETUAL HONEYMOON!”

In the Austrian manor of Baron and Baroness von Burgen, the relationship between the upstairs aristocracy and the downstairs staff is quite positive. The servants seem to enjoy their time together, and some even fall in love, as head butler Albert and maid Anna have done. But when lecherous new chauffeur Karl Schneider enters the house, affairs and blackmail follow, and the harmony of the home is slowly destroyed.

Above the Line
Monta Bell·DirectorMelville Baker·ScreenplayLenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayHarold Rosson·Director of PhotographyDouglas Shearer·SoundConrad A. Nervig·Editor
Cast
John Gilbert·Karl SchneiderPaul Lukas·AlbertVirginia Bruce·AnnaHedda Hopper·Countess De MarnacReginald Owen·Baron 'Nicky' von BurgenOlga Baclanova·Baroness Eloise von BurgenBodil Rosing·SophieOtto Hoffman·OttoLucien Littlefield·FrançoiseMarion Lessing·The Countess' Maid Antoinette
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 2
Monta Bell·DirectorHarry Sharrock·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Melville Baker·ScreenplayLenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayJohn Gilbert·Story
Camera· 1
Harold Rosson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Conrad A. Nervig·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Douglas Shearer·Sound
Art & Design· 1
Cedric Gibbons·Art Direction
Production· 2
Monta Bell·ProducerBenjamin Thau·Casting
By the Numbers
73.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
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 Downstairs's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8B4513
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Mood
Playful, Quirky
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The image is a cartoon-style poster featuring several people in various drinks. A man with a red hat sits in a clear cup filled with a light brown liquid. A cou”

Key Elements
DrinksPeopleSandwichTeacup
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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