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A Man to Remember poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.3 / 100
1938·Drama / Romance·1h 19m

A MAN TO REMEMBER

On the day of his funeral, a dedicated smalltown doctor is remembered by his neighbors and patients.

Above the Line
Garson Kanin·DirectorDalton Trumbo·ScreenplayKatharine Haviland-Taylor·StoryJ. Roy Hunt·Director of PhotographyRoy Webb·Original Music ComposerJack Hively·Editor
Cast
Anne Shirley·Jean JohnsonEdward Ellis·Dr. John AbbottLee Bowman·Dick AbbottWilliam Henry·Howard SykesJohn Wray·Tom JohnsonGranville Bates·George SykesHarlan Briggs·Homer RamseyFrank M. Thomas·Jode HarknessDickie Jones·Dick Abbott (as a boy)Dick Elliott·Hank
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Garson Kanin·Director
Writing· 2
Dalton Trumbo·ScreenplayKatharine Haviland-Taylor·Story
Camera· 1
J. Roy Hunt·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Hively·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Roy Webb·Original Music ComposerJohn L. Cass·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Van Nest Polglase·Art DirectionRenié·Costume Design
Production· 1
Robert Sisk·Producer
By the Numbers
61.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
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 A Man to Remember's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a painted depiction of an older man and a younger woman. The man, positioned on the left, is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a ti”

drama
Key Elements
Stethoscope
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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