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The Dawn Rider poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.6 / 100
1935·Drama / Western / Action·53m

THE DAWN RIDER

“The End Of The Vengeance Trail”

When John Mason's father is killed, John is wounded. Attracted to his nurse Alice, a conflict arises between him and his friend Ben who plans to marry Alice. John later finds the killer of his father but goes to face him not knowing Ben has removed the bullets from his gun.

Above the Line
Robert N. Bradbury·DirectorRobert N. Bradbury·ScreenplayLloyd Nosler·StoryArchie Stout·Director of PhotographyCarl Pierson·Editor
Cast
John Wayne·John MasonMarion Burns·Alice GordonDennis Moore·Rudd GordonReed Howes·Ben McClureJoseph De Grasse·Dad MasonEarl Dwire·PeteNelson McDowell·Bates, the undertakerYakima Canutt·(uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert N. Bradbury·Director
Writing· 3
Lloyd Nosler·StoryRobert N. Bradbury·ScreenplayWellyn Totman·Story
Camera· 1
Archie Stout·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Carl Pierson·Editor
Production· 1
Paul Malvern·Producer
By the Numbers
51.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 The Dawn Rider's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#004080
#F0C040
#80A040
Mood
Action, Suspense
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts a scene with three men in a stylized, illustrated western setting. In the upper left, two men are engaged in a struggle on what appears to be”

westernaction
Key Elements
Cowboy HatRevolverOpening
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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