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Sons of the Desert poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.3 / 100
1933·Comedy / Family·1h 5m

SONS OF THE DESERT

“THEIR NEW FULL-LENGTH FEATURE PICTURE!”

Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

Above the Line
William A. Seiter·DirectorOliver Hardy·WriterJack Barty·WriterKenneth Peach·Director of PhotographyBert Jordan·Editor
Cast
Stan Laurel·Stanley 'Stan' LaurelOliver Hardy·Oliver 'Ollie' HardyMae Busch·Mrs. Lottie HardyDorothy Christy·Mrs. Betty LaurelCharley Chase·CharleyLucien Littlefield·Dr. Horace MeddickErnie Alexander·Waiter (uncredited)Brooks Benedict·A Son of the Desert (uncredited)Charita·Lead Hula Dancer (uncredited)Ellen Corby·Partygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
William A. Seiter·Director
Writing· 9
Oliver Hardy·WriterJack Barty·WriterStan Laurel·WriterWilliam A. Seiter·WriterGlenn Tryon·WriterEddie Welch·WriterCharley Chase·WriterFrank Terry·WriterHal Roach·Writer
Camera· 1
Kenneth Peach·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bert Jordan·Editor
Production· 1
Hal Roach·Producer
By the Numbers
86.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0033CC
#FF6600
#FFFFFF
Mood
Comedic, Lighthearted
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“An illustrated movie poster features two men wearing orange fezzes and orange shirts against a solid blue background. The man on the left has a wide grin and a ”

comedy
Key Elements
FezBowtiePalm TreeFlagSun Graphic
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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