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The Sky's the Limit poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.4 / 100
1943·Comedy / Musical / Romance·1h 29m

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

“Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!”

Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.

Above the Line
Edward H. Griffith·DirectorLynn Root·ScreenplayFrank Fenton·ScreenplayRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyHarold Arlen·Original Music ComposerRoland Gross·Editor
Cast
Fred Astaire·Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)Joan Leslie·Joan ManionRobert Benchley·Philip 'Phil' HarrimanRobert Ryan·Reginald FentonElizabeth Patterson·Mrs. FisherMarjorie Gateson·Canteen HostessFreddie Slack·Freddie Slack - Leader of His OrchestraBobby Barber·Canteen Waiter (uncredited)Eric Blore·Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)Neil Hamilton·Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Edward H. Griffith·DirectorRuby Rosenberg·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Lynn Root·ScreenplayFrank Fenton·ScreenplayJohnny Mercer·Lyricist
Camera· 1
Russell Metty·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Roland Gross·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Harold Arlen·Original Music ComposerLeigh Harline·Music DirectorJames G. Stewart·Sound Re-Recording MixerHarold Arlen·SongsRichard Van Hessen·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Renié·Costume DesignCarroll Clark·Art DirectionAlbert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationClaude E. Carpenter·Set DecorationMel Berns·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
David Hempstead·ProducerSherman Todd·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Vernon L. Walker·Special EffectsFred Astaire·Choreographer
By the Numbers
64.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 151%
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 Sky's the Limit's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#333333
#000000
Mood
Mysterious, Industrial
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A black and white movie poster features a large, textured image of the moon's surface, heavily cratered, dominating the right side. On the left, against a white”

Key Elements
MoonScissor LiftPerson Silhouette
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Space
Design Score
8/10
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