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Catalog/Drama/Kathleen
Kathleen poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.7 / 100
1941·Drama / Comedy / Romance·1h 28m

KATHLEEN

“She's twelve and TERRIFIC now”

Kathleen is a twelve-year-old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother and a father who is working most of the time. She dreams of a family with a mother, father and her, and tells everyone that she has such a family. Because of this story, she cannot invite any friends over as they will see that it is not true.

Above the Line
Harold S. Bucquet·DirectorMary C. McCall, Jr.·ScreenplayKay Van Riper·StorySidney Wagner·Director of PhotographyFranz Waxman·MusicConrad A. Nervig·Editor
Cast
Shirley Temple·Kathleen DavisHerbert Marshall·John DavisLaraine Day·Martha KentGail Patrick·Lorraine BennettFelix Bressart·Mr. SchonerNella Walker·Mrs. FarrellLloyd Corrigan·Montague FosterGuy Bellis·JarvisWade Boteler·PolicemanCharles Judels·Manager
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Harold S. Bucquet·Director
Writing· 2
Kay Van Riper·StoryMary C. McCall, Jr.·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Sidney Wagner·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Conrad A. Nervig·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Franz Waxman·MusicDouglas Shearer·Sound Director
Art & Design· 3
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionEdwin B. Willis·Set DecorationWade B. Rubottom·Assistant Art Director
Production· 1
George Haight·Producer
By the Numbers
55.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
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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 Kathleen's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#003366
#FFFFFF
#FFCC33
Mood
Cheerful
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "Kathleen" features Shirley Temple in a large white gown with feather accents, holding a feather fan. The background is a deep blue, with t”

Key Elements
GownFeather FanMovie Poster
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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