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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.1 / 100
1941·Drama / Romance·1h 21m

ADAM HAD FOUR SONS

“It takes all kinds of women to love all kinds of men!”

Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more. At the same time, Emilie falls in love with Adam. The boys grow up, but Adam insists that Emilie stay on as part of the family. Her relationships with both the boys and Adam become strained after one son marries a gold-digging viper named Hester. Written by Daniel Bubbeo

Above the Line
Gregory Ratoff·DirectorWilliam Hurlbut·ScreenplayMichael Blankfort·ScreenplayJ. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyW. Franke Harling·Original Music ComposerFrancis D. Lyon·Editor
Cast
Ingrid Bergman·Emilie GallatinWarner Baxter·Adam StoddardSusan Hayward·Hester StoddardFay Wray·Molly StoddardRichard Denning·Jack StoddardJohnny Downs·David StoddardRobert Shaw·Chris StoddardCharles Lind·Phillip Stoddard (older)Billy Ray·Jack Stoddard (younger)Steven Muller·David Stoddard (younger)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Gregory Ratoff·DirectorNorman Deming·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
William Hurlbut·ScreenplayMichael Blankfort·ScreenplayCharles Bonner·Novel
Camera· 1
J. Peverell Marley·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Francis D. Lyon·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
W. Franke Harling·Original Music ComposerC. Bakaleinikoff·Music Director
Art & Design· 4
David S. Hall·Production DesignRudolph Sternad·Art DirectionDavid Kidd·Costume DesignHoward Bristol·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Robert E. Sherwood·ProducerGordon Griffith·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
68.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
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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, Familial
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section is red. The middle section features a close-up of a woman's face on the left, looking to t”

drama
Key Elements
Red Horizontal BarsBlue Rectangular Blocks
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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