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Tall in the Saddle poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.8 / 100
1944·Drama / Western·1h 27m

TALL IN THE SADDLE

“WAYNE PACKS A WALLOP...In Action...In Love!”

When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.

Above the Line
Edwin L. Marin·DirectorMichael Hogan·ScreenplayPaul Fix·ScreenplayRobert De Grasse·Director of PhotographyRoy Webb·Original Music ComposerPhilip Martin·Editor
Cast
John Wayne·RocklinElla Raines·Arleta 'Arly' HaroldayWard Bond·'Judge' Robert GarveyGeorge 'Gabby' Hayes·DaveAudrey Long·Clara CardellElisabeth Risdon·Miss Elizabeth MartinDonald Douglas·HaroldayPaul Fix·Bob ClewsRussell Wade·Clint HaroldayEmory Parnell·Sheriff Jackson
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 2
Edwin L. Marin·DirectorHarry Scott·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Michael Hogan·ScreenplayPaul Fix·ScreenplayGordon Ray Young·Story
Camera· 1
Robert De Grasse·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Philip Martin·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Roy Webb·Original Music ComposerJohn E. Tribby·Sound RecordistJames G. Stewart·Sound Re-Recording MixerC. Bakaleinikoff·Music Director
Art & Design· 5
Ralph Berger·Art DirectionAlbert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationWilliam Stevens·Set DecorationEdward Stevenson·Costume Designer
Production· 2
Robert Fellows·ProducerTheron Warth·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 6
Vernon L. Walker·Special EffectsFred Graham·Stunt DoubleBen Johnson·StuntsAllen Pomeroy·Stunt DoubleEugene Joseff·OtherSid Davis·Stand In
By the Numbers
75.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Tall in the Saddle's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7E800
#D80000
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Mood
Adventurous, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a collage of scenes against a bright yellow background. At the top, a woman in a light-colored, two-piece outfit with cowboy boots sits on a”

westernromanceaction
Key Elements
SaddleReinsHorses
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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