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Upperworld poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.8 / 100
1934·Crime / Drama / Music·1h 13m

UPPERWORLD

“When a wife falls down on the job can you blame a man if he takes Blonde Poison?”

A railroad tycoon, disillusioned with his marriage, starts seeing a showgirl. Things go agreeably until the woman's manager decides to blackmail the millionaire.

Above the Line
Roy Del Ruth·DirectorBen Markson·ScreenplayBen Hecht·StoryTony Gaudio·Director of PhotographyLeo F. Forbstein·ConductorOwen Marks·Editor
Cast
Warren William·Alexander StreamMary Astor·Hettie StreamGinger Rogers·Lilly LindaAndy Devine·OscarDickie Moore·Tommy StreamFerdinand Gottschalk·MarcusJ. Carrol Naish·Lou ColimaSidney Toler·Officer MoranHenry O'Neill·Banker Making ToastTheodore Newton·Rocklen
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Roy Del Ruth·Director
Writing· 2
Ben Hecht·StoryBen Markson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Tony Gaudio·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Owen Marks·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Leo F. Forbstein·Conductor
Art & Design· 2
Anton Grot·Art DirectionOrry-Kelly·Costume Design
By the Numbers
62.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
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 Upperworld's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster features a man in a black suit holding a small gun, embracing a woman with blonde curly hair who appears to be swooning. The title "UPPER”

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