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The Green Promise poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.6 / 100
1949·Drama·1h 33m

THE GREEN PROMISE

“When Boy Meets Girl Down on the Farm THINGS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN!”

A stubborn farmer is raising his children alone. When his oldest daughter gets a suitor, the father nearly goes on the rampage, but he is forced to change his tune when he is injured, leaving her in charge of the farm.

Above the Line
William D. Russell·DirectorMonte Collins·ScreenplayMonte Collins·StoryJohn L. Russell·Director of PhotographyRudy Schrager·Original Music ComposerRichard W. Farrell·Editor
Cast
Marguerite Chapman·Deborah MatthewsWalter Brennan·Mr. MatthewsNatalie Wood·Susan MatthewsRobert Paige·David BarkleyTed Donaldson·Phineas MatthewsConnie Marshall·Abigail MatthewsIrving Bacon·Julius LarkinMilburn Stone·Rev. BentonWill Wright·Mr. GrenstedtRobert Ellis·Buzz Wexford
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
William D. Russell·Director
Writing· 2
Monte Collins·StoryMonte Collins·Screenplay
Camera· 1
John L. Russell·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard W. Farrell·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Rudy Schrager·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Martin Obzina·Art DirectionJulia Heron·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Robert Paige·ProducerMonte Collins·ProducerGlenn H. McCarthy·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
64.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 The Green Promise's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4F722A
#D2922E
#8C2E2E
Mood
Wholesome, Hopeful, Nostalgic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features five individuals of varying ages, with four smiling and one pointing, positioned on a wooden fence. Behind them, a vibrant green field stret”

familydrama
Key Elements
Wooden FenceBarnRag Doll
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm, Golden
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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