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Love on the Run poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.0 / 100
1936·Comedy / Fantasy / Romance·1h 20m

LOVE ON THE RUN

“Joan Crawford - On the run! Clark Gable - Running after her! Franchot Tone - Running after both of them!”

A runaway bride and an undercover reporter get caught up in political intrigue as they lead a merry chase across Europe and uncover a spy plot.

Above the Line
W.S. Van Dyke·DirectorJohn Lee Mahin·ScreenplayManuel Seff·ScreenplayOliver T. Marsh·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·Original Music ComposerFrank Sullivan·Editor
Cast
Joan Crawford·Sally ParkerClark Gable·Michael AnthonyFranchot Tone·Barnabus PellsReginald Owen·Baron Otto SpandermannMona Barrie·Baroness Hilda SpandermannIvan Lebedeff·IgorCharles Judels·Lieutenant of PoliceWilliam Demarest·EditorDonald Meek·CaretakerGeorge Davis·Sergeant of Police (uncredited)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
W.S. Van Dyke·Director
Writing· 3
John Lee Mahin·ScreenplayManuel Seff·ScreenplayGladys Hurlbut·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Oliver T. Marsh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank Sullivan·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Franz Waxman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume Design
Production· 1
Joseph L. Mankiewicz·Producer
By the Numbers
69.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
80%
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 Love on the Run's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a book cover featuring two people. A woman with short dark hair, wearing a dark suit with a white collar and pink tie, leans down. Below her, a man”

romance
Key Elements
BookTitleAuthor NameSuitTieShirt
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
6/10
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