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The Rich Are Always with Us poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.7 / 100
1932·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 11m

THE RICH ARE ALWAYS WITH US

“Sumptuous portrayal of sensuous society in the perfumed fragrance of Park Avenue and Paris boudoirs.”

A wealthy couple's marriage is falling apart due to the man's infidelity. The wife's male friend has long loved her and sees his big opportunity.

Above the Line
Alfred E. Green·DirectorEthel Pettit·NovelAustin Parker·AdaptationErnest Haller·Director of PhotographyW. Franke Harling·Original Music ComposerGeorge Marks·Editor
Cast
Ruth Chatterton·Caroline Van Dyke GrannardGeorge Brent·Julian TierneyBette Davis·MalbroJohn Miljan·Greg GrannardAdrienne Dore·Allison Adair GrannardJohn Wray·Clark DavisRobert Warwick·The DoctorWalter Walker·DanteVirginia Hammond·FloBerton Churchill·Judge Bradshaw
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Alfred E. Green·Director
Writing· 2
Ethel Pettit·NovelAustin Parker·Adaptation
Camera· 1
Ernest Haller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George Marks·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
W. Franke Harling·Original Music ComposerEverett Alton Brown·SoundLeo F. Forbstein·Conductor
Art & Design· 2
Orry-Kelly·Costume DesignJack Okey·Art Direction
Production· 3
Samuel Bischoff·ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck·ProducerRaymond Griffith·Supervising Producer
By the Numbers
63.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
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 The Rich Are Always with Us's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#CC3333
#FFCC66
Mood
Dramatic, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, stylized illustration of a woman's head and shoulders against a red and orange background in the upper section. Below this, the mov”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Woman's HeadManReclining WomanChair
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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