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The Lost Squadron poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.8 / 100
1932·Drama / History / War·1h 19m

THE LOST SQUADRON

“-Not a War Picture- But a war picture in the making! -Planes flying, crashing, while below cameras grind, and an inhuman genius drives men to destruction for the supreme thrill!”

When World War I comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times. They wind up in Hollywood, where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.

Above the Line
George Archainbaud·DirectorWallace Smith·ScreenplayHumphrey Pearson·WriterLeo Tover·Director of PhotographyMax Steiner·Original Music ComposerWilliam Hamilton·Editor
Cast
Richard Dix·Capt. 'Gibby' GibsonMary Astor·Follette MarshRobert Armstrong·Lt. 'Woody' CurwoodDorothy Jordan·'Pest' CurwoodJoel McCrea·RedErich von Stroheim·Arthur von FurstHugh Herbert·Sergeant FritzRalph Ince·JettickMarjorie Peterson·StenographerRalph Lewis·Joe
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 2
George Archainbaud·DirectorJames H. Anderson·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Dick Grace·StoryWallace Smith·ScreenplayHumphrey Pearson·WriterRobert Presnell Sr.·DialogueHerman J. Mankiewicz·Dialogue
Camera· 10
Leo Tover·Director of PhotographyEdward Cronjager·Director of PhotographyRobert Robinson·Aerial CameraGeorge E. Diskant·Assistant CameraJoseph F. Biroc·Camera OperatorFred Fleck·Aerial CameraHarold E. Wellman·Assistant CameraWilliam H. Clothier·Assistant CameraElmer Dyer·Aerial CameraHarry J. Wild·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
William Hamilton·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Max Steiner·Original Music ComposerHugh McDowell Jr.·SoundClem Portman·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Max Rée·Costume DesignMel Berns·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
David O. Selznick·Executive ProducerLouis Sarecky·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Dick Grace·StuntsMax Rée·Scenic Artist
By the Numbers
58.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$732K
ROI 18%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Lost Squadron's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts an aerial dogfight with several biplanes in the sky. In the foreground, a pilot in a leather helmet and goggles is seen from the chest up, lo”

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Key Elements
BiplanesPilot's HelmetGogglesSmokeFlames
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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