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Central Airport poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.3 / 100
1933·Drama·1h 12m

CENTRAL AIRPORT

“A Man's Courage and a Woman's Faith Put to the Supreme Test”

Aviator Jim Blaine and his brother Neil are rivals not only as daredevil flyers, but also for the love of parachutist Jill Collins.

Above the Line
William A. Wellman, Alfred E. Green·DirectorRian James·ScreenplayJack Moffitt·WriterSidney Hickox·Director of PhotographyHoward Jackson·Original Music ComposerJames B. Morley·Editor
Cast
Richard Barthelmess·James 'Jim' BlaineSally Eilers·Jill CollinsTom Brown·Neil 'Bud' BlaineGrant Mitchell·Mr. BlaineJames Murray·Eddie HughesClaire McDowell·Mrs. BlaineWillard Robertson·Havana Airport ManagerArthur Vinton·Amarillo Airport ManagerLouise Beavers·Hotel Maid (uncredited)Harry C. Bradley·Doctor (uncredited)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
William A. Wellman·Director
Writing· 2
Jack Moffitt·WriterRian James·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Sidney Hickox·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James B. Morley·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Howard Jackson·Original Music ComposerBernhard Kaun·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Jack Okey·Art DirectionOrry-Kelly·Costume Design
Production· 1
Hal B. Wallis·Producer
By the Numbers
56.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$747K
ROI 77%
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 Central Airport's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D0D80
#CC3300
#FFFFFF
Mood
Dramatic, Bold
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a man's head and shoulders, angled upwards from the lower right, against a background of white and blue stripes that converge towards the up”

Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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