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Maytime poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.5 / 100
1937·Drama / Musical / Mystery·2h 12m

MAYTIME

“Maytime Means Extended Playtime!”

An aging opera singer looks back on her long life, including her relationships with her vocal teacher and a student.

Above the Line
Robert Z. Leonard, Edmund Goulding·DirectorNoel Langley·WriterRida Johnson Young·OperaOliver T. Marsh·Director of PhotographyEdward Ward·Original Music ComposerConrad A. Nervig·Editor
Cast
Jeanette MacDonald·Marcia MornayNelson Eddy·Paul AllisonJohn Barrymore·Nicolai NazaroffHerman Bing·August ArchipenkoTom Brown·Kip StuartLynne Carver·Barbara RobertsRafaela Ottiano·EllenCharles Judels·CabbyPaul Porcasi·TrentiniSig Ruman·Fanchon (as Sig Rumann)
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 3
Robert Z. Leonard·DirectorMarvin Stuart·Assistant DirectorJoseph M. Newman·Assistant Director
Writing· 6
Noel Langley·WriterRida Johnson Young·OperaRida Johnson Young·Theatre PlayGeorge Forrest·LyricistRida Johnson Young·LyricistRobert Wright·Lyricist
Camera· 1
Oliver T. Marsh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Conrad A. Nervig·Editor
Sound & Music· 9
Edward Ward·Original Music ComposerSigmund Romberg·MusicHerbert Stothart·Original Music ComposerSigmund Romberg·SongsHerbert Stothart·SongsRida Johnson Young·SongsRobert Wright·SongsGeorge Forrest·SongsDouglas Shearer·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 3
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionAdrian·Costume DesignLyle Dawn·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Gregor Rabinovitch·ProducerRobert Z. Leonard·ProducerIrving Thalberg·Executive ProducerHunt Stromberg·Producer
By the Numbers
71.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI 88%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Maytime's key art.

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

“The movie poster features a close-up of a man and a woman. The man is on the left, wearing a dark suit with a bow tie. The woman is on the right, with curly aub”

romancemusical
Key Elements
ManWomanSuitDressMaytime Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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