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John Loves Mary poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.5 / 100
1949·Comedy·1h 36m

JOHN LOVES MARY

“The Stage Smash on the Screen With All Its Blushes!”

After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. And that he's married.

Above the Line
David Butler·DirectorHenry Ephron·WriterPhoebe Ephron·WriterJ. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerIrene Morra·Editor
Cast
Ronald Reagan·John LawrencePatricia Neal·Mary McKinleyJack Carson·Fred TaylorEdward Arnold·Sen. James McKinleyWayne Morris·Lt. Victor O'LearyVirginia Field·Lilly HerbishKatharine Alexander·Phyllis McKinleyPaul Harvey·Gen. BiddleErnest Cossart·Oscar DuganIrving Bacon·George Beachwood
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
David Butler·Director
Writing· 3
Henry Ephron·WriterPhoebe Ephron·WriterNorman Krasna·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
J. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyEugene Richee·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Irene Morra·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Buttolph·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Robert M. Haas·Art DirectionMilo Anderson·Costume DesignWilliam L. Kuehl·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Jerry Wald·Producer
By the Numbers
55.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#005038
#D88990
Mood
Romantic, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features the title "JOHN LOVES MARY" in large, pink, sans-serif font against a dark green background that resembles a pulled-down window shade.”

romance
Key Elements
Movie PosterWindow ShadeRed Rectangle
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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