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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.3 / 100
1935·Comedy / Musical / Romance·1h 39m

TOP HAT

“They're Dancing Cheek-To-Cheek Again!”

Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.

Above the Line
Mark Sandrich·DirectorAllan Scott·ScreenplayDwight Taylor·ScreenplayDavid Abel·Director of PhotographyIrving Berlin·Original Music ComposerWilliam Hamilton·Editor
Cast
Fred Astaire·Jerry TraversGinger Rogers·Dale TremontEdward Everett Horton·Horace HardwickErik Rhodes·Alberto BeddiniEric Blore·BatesHelen Broderick·Madge HardwickLucille Ball·Flower Shop Clerk (uncredited)Gino Corrado·Venice Hotel Manager (uncredited)Leonard Mudie·Florist (uncredited)Dennis O'Keefe·Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Mark Sandrich·Director
Writing· 2
Allan Scott·ScreenplayDwight Taylor·Screenplay
Camera· 1
David Abel·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Hamilton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Irving Berlin·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Pandro S. Berman·Producer
By the Numbers
87.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 42578%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Joyful, Romantic, Elegant
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A man in a dark suit and white shirt with a bow tie is depicted embracing a woman in a flowing yellow dress, both in a dancing pose. Two black top hats, one lar”

comedymusicalromance
Key Elements
ManWomanTop Hat (large)Top Hat (small)Musical NotesStars
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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