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Every Girl Should Be Married poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.0 / 100
1948·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 25m

EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED

“He won't say "YES"! She won't take "NO"!”

Anabel Sims is determined to find the perfect husband. She thinks she's found her man in Madison Brown, a handsome pediatrician. She then prepares an elaborate scheme to trap him into marriage

Above the Line
Don Hartman·DirectorStephen Morehouse Avery·WriterDon Hartman·WriterGeorge E. Diskant·Director of PhotographyLeigh Harline·Original Music ComposerHarry Marker·Editor
Cast
Cary Grant·Dr. Madison W. BrownBetsy Drake·Anabel SimsFranchot Tone·Roger SanfordDiana Lynn·Julie HudsonAlan Mowbray·Mr. SpitzerElisabeth Risdon·Mary NolanRichard Gaines·Sam McNuttHarry Hayden·GogartyChick Chandler·Soda ClerkLeon Belasco·Violinist
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Don Hartman·DirectorSam Ruman·Assistant DirectorBill Shanks·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Stephen Morehouse Avery·WriterEleanor Harris·StoryDon Hartman·Writer
Camera· 3
George E. Diskant·Director of PhotographyRod Tolmie·Still PhotographerRalph Wildman·Grip
Editing· 1
Harry Marker·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Leigh Harline·Original Music ComposerFrancis M. Sarver·SoundClem Portman·SoundC. Bakaleinikoff·Music Director
Art & Design· 6
Irene Sharaff·Costume DesignCarroll Clark·Art DirectionAlbert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationWilliam Stevens·Set DecorationGordon Bau·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Don Hartman·ProducerDore Schary·Executive ProducerRuby Rosenberg·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Hazel Rogers·HairstylistRussell A. Cully·Special EffectsDore Schary·Presenter
By the Numbers
69.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
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 Every Girl Should Be Married's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a red background with the title "Every Girl Should Be Married" in yellow, stylized font at the top. Below the title are four people: a”

romance
Key Elements
Title TextFacesSuitDress
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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