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Rasputin and the Empress poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.3 / 100
1932·Biography / Drama / History·2h 1m

RASPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS

“Beautiful girls who came to pray! Caught in the web of debauched Rasputin, whose crafty mind toppled a throne!”

The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.

Above the Line
Richard Boleslawski, Charles Brabin·DirectorCharles MacArthur·ScreenplayBen Hecht·WriterWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyHerbert Stothart·MusicTom Held·Editor
Cast
John Barrymore·Prince Paul ChegodieffEthel Barrymore·Czarina AlexandraLionel Barrymore·Grigori RasputinRalph Morgan·Czar Nicholas IITad Alexander·The CzarevitchDiana Wynyard·Princess NatashaC. Henry Gordon·Grand Duke IgorEdward Arnold·Doctor RemezovHenry Armetta·Photographer (uncredited)Mischa Auer·Butler Pouring Drinks at Party (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Boleslawski·Director
Writing· 2
Charles MacArthur·ScreenplayBen Hecht·Writer
Camera· 2
William H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyMilton Brown·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Tom Held·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Herbert Stothart·MusicDouglas Shearer·Sound Director
Art & Design· 3
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume DesignAlexander Toluboff·Art Direction
Production· 2
Bernard H. Hyman·ProducerIrving Thalberg·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
61.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Rasputin and the Empress's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D62B2B
#8B4513
Mood
Dramatic, Historical, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features a central stylized illustration of a man with a dark beard and intense red eyes, wearing a crown, against a circular, warm-toned background ”

historical dramabiographical
Key Elements
CrownMilitary CapGlasses
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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