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The Devil and Miss Jones poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.3 / 100
1941·Comedy / Romance·1h 32m

THE DEVIL AND MISS JONES

“For folks who haven't laughed since 1929!”

The wealthiest man in the world, John P. Merrick, is a private person who likes to stay anonymous. One of his many assets is Neeley's Department Store. There is labor unrest at the store, and the employees' anger is directed at him, who they hang in effigy outside the store despite not knowing what he looks like. Merrick, not happy at what he sees going on, decides to mete out the rabble-rousers. So he goes undercover as a sales clerk in the shoe department.

Above the Line
Sam Wood·DirectorNorman Krasna·WriterHarry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographySherman Todd·Editor
Cast
Charles Coburn·John P. Merrick/Thomas HigginsJean Arthur·Mary JonesRobert Cummings·Joe O'BrienEdmund Gwenn·HooperSpring Byington·Elizabeth EllisS.Z. Sakall·George (Merrick's Butler)William Demarest·First DetectiveWalter Kingsford·Mr. Allison (General Manager)Montagu Love·HarrisonRichard Carle·Oliver
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Sam Wood·Director
Writing· 1
Norman Krasna·Writer
Camera· 1
Harry Stradling Sr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sherman Todd·Editor
Production· 1
Frank Ross·Producer
By the Numbers
84.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 The Devil and Miss Jones's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#82D0D7
#C66050
#3E3E3E
Mood
Joyful, Lighthearted
Composition
Floating
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a close-up illustration of a young woman with light brown, wavy hair, looking upwards and laughing with her mouth wide open, revealing white”

comedyromance
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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