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An American Romance poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.5 / 100
1944·Drama / Romance·2h 31m

AN AMERICAN ROMANCE

“OUT OF THE HOPE AND COURAGE OF A MAN ...THE LOVE AND DEVOTION OF A WOMAN!”

A European immigrant becomes a master of industry but almost loses his family.

Above the Line
King Vidor·DirectorWilliam Ludwig·ScreenplayKing Vidor·StoryHarold Rosson·Director of PhotographyLouis Gruenberg·Original Music Composer
Cast
Brian Donlevy·Stefan Dubechek aka Steve DangosAnn Richards·Anna O'Rourke DangosWalter Abel·Howard ClintonJohn Qualen·Anton DubechekStephen McNally·Teddy Roosevelt Dangos / NarratorMary McLeod·Katina 'Tina' DangosBob Lowell·George Washington DangosErville Alderson·Olson - Detroit Auto Works Technician (uncredited)Fred Aldrich·Assembly Line Worker (uncredited)Axel Anderson·Immigrant (uncredited)
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
King Vidor·Director
Writing· 2
King Vidor·StoryWilliam Ludwig·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Harold Rosson·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 2
Louis Gruenberg·Original Music ComposerDouglas Shearer·Recording Supervision
Art & Design· 2
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionBen Libizer·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
King Vidor·Producer
Other Departments· 2
A. Arnold Gillespie·Special EffectsJohn Cooney·Electrician
By the Numbers
61.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
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Rotten Tomatoes
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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
Patriotic, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features the title "AN AMERICAN ROMANCE" in large, angled, red and orange gradient letters with white outlines, dominating the upper half. Below the ”

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Key Elements
MachineryBuildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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