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Christmas Eve poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.5 / 100
1947·Comedy / Drama·1h 30m

CHRISTMAS EVE

“'Tis six months before Christmas. But all through the nation Celebrations are starting... HERE'S YOUR INVITATION!”

The greedy nephew of eccentric Matilda Reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth, but she will be saved if her three long-lost adopted sons appear for a Christmas Eve reunion. Separate stories reveal Michael as a bankrupt playboy loved by loyal Ann; Mario as a seemingly shady character tangling with a Nazi war criminal in South America; Jonathan as a hard-drinking rodeo rider intent on a flirtatious social worker. Is there hope for Matilda?

Above the Line
Edwin L. Marin·DirectorLaurence Stallings·ScreenplayArch Oboler·StoryGordon Avil·Director of PhotographyHeinz Roemheld·MusicJames Smith·Editor
Cast
George Raft·Mario TorioGeorge Brent·Michael BrooksRandolph Scott·Jonathan 'Johnny'Joan Blondell·Ann NelsonVirginia Field·ClaireDolores Moran·Jean BradfordAnn Harding·Aunt Matilda ReedReginald Denny·Phillip HastingsDouglass Dumbrille·Dr. BunyanCarl Harbord·Dr. Doremus
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Edwin L. Marin·DirectorJoseph Depew·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Laurence Stallings·ScreenplayArch Oboler·Story
Camera· 1
Gordon Avil·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Heinz Roemheld·MusicWilliam H. Lynch·Sound Technical SupervisorDavid Chudnow·Music SupervisorHerschel Burke Gilbert·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 3
Ernst Fegté·Art DirectionGene Redd·Set DecorationOtis Malcolm·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Benedict Bogeaus·ProducerKenneth Walters·Production ManagerCarley Harriman·Producer's AssistantArthur M. Landau·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 5
Scotty Rackin·HairdresserJohn Daheim·Stunt DoubleJerry Bos·Wardrobe DesignerGreta·Wardrobe DesignerBenedict Bogeaus·Presenter
By the Numbers
57.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
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 Christmas Eve's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Festive, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Christmas Eve" features seven individuals, five men and two women, framed within a golden rectangular border that resembles an elevator do”

holidaydrama
Key Elements
Golden FrameRed RibbonRed BowChristmas LightsSnowflakesRed Carpet
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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