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It's a Gift poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.4 / 100
1934·Comedy·1h 8m

IT'S A GIFT

“LOOK THIS GIFT IN THE FACE IF YOU WANT A BIG HORSE-LAUGH”

After he inherits some money, Harold Bissonette ("pronounced bis-on-ay") decides to give up the grocery business, move to California and run an orange grove. Despite his family's objections and the news that the land he bought is worthless, Bissonette packs up and drives out to California with his nagging wife Amelia and children.

Above the Line
Norman Z. McLeod·DirectorJack Cunningham·ScreenplayHenry Sharp·Director of PhotographyJohn Leipold·Original Music Composer
Cast
W.C. Fields·Harold BissonetteBaby LeRoy·Baby DunkKathleen Howard·Amelia BissonetteJean Rouverol·Mildred BissonetteJulian Madison·John DurstonTommy Bupp·Norman BissonetteTammany Young·Everett RicksMorgan Wallace·James FitchmuellerCharles Sellon·Mr. MuckleJosephine Whittell·Mrs. Dunk
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Norman Z. McLeod·Director
Writing· 1
Jack Cunningham·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Henry Sharp·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
John Leipold·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
William LeBaron·Producer
By the Numbers
80.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind It's a Gift's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F5E7D1
#FFFFFF
#C43126
Mood
Humorous, Lighthearted
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features two distinct images: a young boy with blond curly hair and a wide smile, wearing a light-colored shirt with red suspenders. Above him ”

comedy
Key Elements
HatCigaretteCigarBoyMan
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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