B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.1 / 100
1933Drama / Action / Adventure1h 57m
ESKIMO
The happy life of an Eskimo is disastrously changed when he mingles with an unscrupulous white trader.
Above the Line
W.S. Van Dyke·DirectorJohn Lee Mahin·WriterPeter Freuchen·NovelJosiah Roberts·Director of PhotographyWilliam Axt·Original Music ComposerConrad A. Nervig·Editor
Cast
Edgar Dearing·Constable Balk (uncredited)Peter Freuchen·Captain (uncredited)Edward Hearn·Captain's Mate (uncredited)Lotus Long·Iva (uncredited)Mala·Mala, aka Kripik (uncredited)Joe Sawyer·Sergeant Hunt (uncredited)W.S. Van Dyke·Inspector White (uncredited)Lulu Wong·Aba, Mala's first wife (uncredited)
Full Crew(15 credits)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 3
W.S. Van Dyke·DirectorEdward Hearn·Assistant DirectorFrank Messenger·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
John Lee Mahin·WriterPeter Freuchen·Novel
Camera· 5
Josiah Roberts·Director of PhotographyClyde De Vinna·Director of PhotographyLeonard Smith·Director of PhotographyGeorge Gordon Nogle·Director of PhotographyRoy Clark·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Conrad A. Nervig·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
William Axt·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
W.S. Van Dyke·ProducerHunt Stromberg·ProducerIrving Thalberg·Producer
By the Numbers
58.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Adventurous
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted
“The movie poster features a painted illustration. At the top, a man and woman are embracing, their faces close together. Below them, the word "Eskimo" is writte”
romanceadventure
Key Elements
SpearPolar Bear
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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