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Any Number Can Play poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.2 / 100
1949·Drama / Romance·1h 52m

ANY NUMBER CAN PLAY

“The most exciting picture in years!”

When illegal casino owner Charley Kyng develops heart disease, he is advised by a doctor to spend more time with his family. However, he finds it difficult to keep his work separate from his life at home. His son, Paul, feels ashamed of Charley's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it. Meanwhile, Charley's brother-in-law, Robbin, who works at the casino, begins fixing games due to his extreme gambling debts.

Above the Line
Mervyn LeRoy·DirectorRichard Brooks·ScreenplayEdward Harris Heth·NovelHarold Rosson·Director of PhotographyLennie Hayton·Original Music ComposerRalph E. Winters·Editor
Cast
Clark Gable·Charley Enley KyngAlexis Smith·Lon KyngWendell Corey·Robbin ElcottAudrey Totter·Alice ElcottFrank Morgan·Jim KurstynMary Astor·AdaLewis Stone·Ben Gavery SnelerrBarry Sullivan·TycoonMarjorie Rambeau·Sarah CalbernEdgar Buchanan·Ed
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Mervyn LeRoy·DirectorSid Sidman·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Richard Brooks·ScreenplayEdward Harris Heth·Novel
Camera· 1
Harold Rosson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ralph E. Winters·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Lennie Hayton·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionUrie McCleary·Art DirectionHenry Grace·Set DecorationEdwin B. Willis·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Arthur Freed·ProducerAl Shenberg·Production Manager
By the Numbers
60.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
14%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 135%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Any Number Can Play's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D2312B
#3D2C2F
Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Floating
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features an illustrated depiction of three people on a white background. A man with dark hair and a mustache is positioned in the upper center,”

romancedrama
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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