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Panama Hattie poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.2 / 100
1942·Comedy / Musical·1h 19m

PANAMA HATTIE

“TO THE FRONT of the HIT PARADE!”

Sailors and spies mingle in between the acts at Hattie's nightclub in the Canal Zone.

Above the Line
Norman Z. McLeod, Roy Del Ruth, Vincente Minnelli·DirectorWilkie C. Mahoney·ScreenplayJack McGowan·ScreenplayGeorge J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyCole Porter·SongsFrank E. Hull·Editor
Cast
Red Skelton·RedAnn Sothern·Hattie MaloneyRags Ragland·Rags (as 'Rags' Ragland)Ben Blue·RowdyMarsha Hunt·Leila TreeVirginia O'Brien·Flo FosterAlan Mowbray·Jay Jerkins, Dick's ButlerDan Dailey·Dick Bulliard (as Dan Dailey Jr.)Jackie Horner·Geraldine 'Gerry' BullietCarmen Amaya·Dancer in "Good Neighors" (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Norman Z. McLeod·DirectorBert Spurlin·Assistant Director
Writing· 8
Wilkie C. Mahoney·ScreenplayJack McGowan·ScreenplayVincente Minnelli·StoryMary C. McCall, Jr.·StoryJoseph Schrank·StoryLillie Messinger·StoryCole Porter·LyricistE.Y. Harburg·Lyricist
Camera· 2
George J. Folsey·Director of PhotographyDouglas Shearer·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Frank E. Hull·EditorBlanche Sewell·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Cole Porter·SongsBurton Lane·SongsGeorge Stoll·Music DirectorConrad Salinger·OrchestratorGeorge Bassman·VocalsLeo Arnaud·VocalsGeorge Bassman·OrchestratorRobert Van Eps·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 4
Robert Kalloch·Costume DesignCedric Gibbons·Art DirectionEdwin B. Willis·Set DecorationJohn S. Detlie·Assistant Art Director
Production· 1
Arthur Freed·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Sydney Guilaroff·HairstylistDaniel Dare·ChoreographerVincente Minnelli·Choreographer
By the Numbers
50.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
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 Panama Hattie's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#0099FF
#FF0000
Mood
Lively, Comedic, Vibrant
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster for "Panama Hattie" features a large, light blue title at the top left. Below the title, a group of women in various showgirl costumes ar”

musicalcomedy
Key Elements
Red Showgirl DressRed HeadpieceSailor UniformsShowgirl Costumes
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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