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It's a Wonderful Life poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.6 / 100
1946·Drama / Family / Fantasy·2h 11m

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

“It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!”

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

Above the Line
Frank Capra·DirectorFrances Goodrich·ScreenplayFrank Capra·ScreenplayJoseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyDimitri Tiomkin·Original Music ComposerWilliam Hornbeck·Editor
Cast
James Stewart·George BaileyDonna Reed·Mary HatchLionel Barrymore·Mr. PotterThomas Mitchell·Uncle BillyHenry Travers·ClarenceBeulah Bondi·Mrs. BaileyFrank Faylen·ErnieWard Bond·BertGloria Grahame·VioletH.B. Warner·Mr. Gower
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Frank Capra·Director
Writing· 3
Frances Goodrich·ScreenplayFrank Capra·ScreenplayAlbert Hackett·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Joseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyJoseph Walker·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Hornbeck·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Dimitri Tiomkin·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Frank Capra·Producer
By the Numbers
86.6
OF 100
Master Score
8.6
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$10M
ROI 20327%
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 It's a Wonderful Life's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D3EBF5
#A7A7A7
Mood
Heartwarming, Nostalgic
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "It's a Wonderful Life" features a black and white image of a man, woman, and three children in front of a large, bright moon. The man is h”

familyfantasy
Key Elements
MoonFamilyMovie Title
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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