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The Road to Glory poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.4 / 100
1936·Drama / War·1h 43m

THE ROAD TO GLORY

“THE STRANGEST DRAMA EVER FILMED!”

The story of trench life during World War I through the lives of a French regiment. As men are killed and replaced jaunty Lt. Denet becomes more and more somber. His rival for the affection of nurse Monique is Capt. La Roche.

Above the Line
Howard Hawks·DirectorWilliam Faulkner·ScreenplayJoel Sayre·ScreenplayGregg Toland·Director of PhotographyRoger Heman Sr.·Sound EngineerEdward Curtiss·Editor
Cast
Fredric March·Lieutenant Michel DenetWarner Baxter·Captain Paul La RocheLionel Barrymore·Papa La Roche / Pvt. MorinJune Lang·Monique La Coste - nurseGregory Ratoff·Pipe-smoking whistling sgtVictor Kilian·LaRoche's tall sgtPaul Stanton·Relief captainJohn Qualen·DuflousJulius Tannen·Lieutenant TannenTheodore von Eltz·Major
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Howard Hawks·DirectorEdward O'Fearna·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
William Faulkner·ScreenplayJoel Sayre·ScreenplayViolet Kemble Cooper·Writer
Camera· 1
Gregg Toland·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Edward Curtiss·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Roger Heman Sr.·Sound EngineerGeorge Leverett·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 3
Gwen Wakeling·Costume DesignHans Peters·Art DirectionThomas Little·Settings
Production· 2
Darryl F. Zanuck·ProducerNunnally Johnson·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
63.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a man in a dark helmet on the left and a woman with light brown hair on the right, both looking forward. The title "THE ROAD TO GLORY" is pr”

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