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Emma poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.6 / 100
1932·Drama / Comedy·1h 12m

EMMA

“She makes you LAUGH, She makes you CRY, but always makes you HAPPY!”

After decades of raising the motherless Smith children, housekeeper Emma Thatcher is faced with resentment when she marries their father.

Above the Line
Clarence Brown·DirectorLeonard Praskins·ScreenplayFrances Marion·StoryOliver T. Marsh·Director of PhotographyDouglas Shearer·Sound DirectorWilliam LeVanway·Editor
Cast
Marie Dressler·Emma ThatcherRichard Cromwell·Ronnie SmithJean Hersholt·Frederick SmithMyrna Loy·IsabelleJohn Miljan·District AttorneyPurnell Pratt·HaskinsLeila Bennett·MatildaBarbara Kent·GypsyKathryn Crawford·SueGeorge Meeker·Bill
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Clarence Brown·Director
Writing· 3
Leonard Praskins·ScreenplayFrances Marion·StoryZelda Sears·Dialogue
Camera· 2
Oliver T. Marsh·Director of PhotographySamuel Cohen·Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
William LeVanway·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Douglas Shearer·Sound Director
Art & Design· 2
Adrian·Costume DesignCedric Gibbons·Art Direction
By the Numbers
73.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 463%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Emma's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Elegant
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with dark hair pulled back is wearing a light-colored, empire-waist dress with lace sleeves and trim. She is wearing a delicate necklace with pearls. Th”

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Key Elements
DressNecklaceTitle Text
Atmosphere
Soft, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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