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Lawyer Man poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.9 / 100
1932·Drama / Romance·1h 12m

LAWYER MAN

“His Fame Was Built on Love Letters-Written by Other Men....”

Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes a prominent New York City political party boss named Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his law firm. But Adam's rising career takes a nosedive when he's framed by corrupt Dr. Gresham and a sexy actress in a trumped-up breach of promise suit. The only constant in Adam's life is the loyalty and unrequited love of his secretary Olga.

Above the Line
William Dieterle·DirectorRian James·ScreenplayJames Seymour·ScreenplayRobert Kurrle·Director of PhotographyBernhard Kaun·Original Music ComposerThomas Pratt·Editor
Cast
William Powell·Anton "Tony" AdamJoan Blondell·Olga MichaelsDavid Landau·John "Boss" GilmurryHelen Vinson·Barbara "Babs" BentleyClaire Dodd·Virginia St. JohnsAlan Dinehart·Granville BentleyAllen Jenkins·Izzy LevineIrving Bacon·Court Guard (uncredited)Wade Boteler·Court Policeman (uncredited)Sterling Holloway·Olga's Dining Friend (uncredited)
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 2
William Dieterle·DirectorStanley Logan·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Rian James·ScreenplayJames Seymour·ScreenplayMax Trell·Novel
Camera· 4
Robert Kurrle·Director of PhotographyJohn Shepek·Assistant CameraAl Green·Camera OperatorJohn Ellis·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Thomas Pratt·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Bernhard Kaun·Original Music ComposerOliver S. Garretson·SoundLeo F. Forbstein·ConductorCliff Hess·Additional Music
Art & Design· 2
Esdras Hartley·Art DirectionOrry-Kelly·Costume Design
Production· 4
Hal B. Wallis·ProducerWilliam Forsyth·Casting AssistantRufus Le Maire·Casting DirectorWilliam Maybery·Casting Assistant
Other Departments· 1
Wilson Mizner·Additional Writing
By the Numbers
66.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
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 Lawyer Man's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Classic, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a large portrait of a man with dark hair and a mustache, positioned on the left side of the poster. To the right and slightly above hi”

romance
Key Elements
Movie PosterPortraitsTitle Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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