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Good Sam poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.3 / 100
1948·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 54m

GOOD SAM

“He'll take the whole world...and you to his heart!”

Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.

Above the Line
Leo McCarey·DirectorKen Englund·ScreenplayLeo McCarey·ScreenplayGeorge Barnes·Director of PhotographyRobert Emmett Dolan·MusicJames C. McKay·Editor
Cast
Gary Cooper·Sam ClaytonAnn Sheridan·Lucille 'Lu' ClaytonRay Collins·Rev. DanielsRuth Roman·RuthieLouise Beavers·ChloeEdmund Lowe·H.C. BordenClinton Sundberg·Mr. NelsonJoan Lorring·Shirley MaeMinerva Urecal·Mrs. NelsonWilliam Frawley·Tom
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Leo McCarey·DirectorJesse Hibbs·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Ken Englund·ScreenplayLeo McCarey·ScreenplayJohn D. Klorer·Screenplay
Camera· 1
George Barnes·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James C. McKay·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Robert Emmett Dolan·MusicJohn L. Cass·SoundClem Portman·Sound
Art & Design· 3
John B. Goodman·Art DirectionDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationJacques Mapes·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Leo McCarey·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Myrl Stoltz·Hair Designer
By the Numbers
64.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Good Sam's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#A52A2A
Mood
Friendly, Affectionate
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man and a woman in a close embrace. The woman, with blonde hair styled in an updo and wearing a dark earring, is leaning her head to”

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