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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.1 / 100
1952·Drama / Western·1h 22m

MONTANA BELLE

“BEAUTIFUL and NOTORIOUS!...and born to make trouble -- for men!”

Oklahoma outlaw Belle Starr meets the Dalton gang when rescued from lynching by Bob Dalton, who falls for her. So do gang member Mac and wealthy saloon owner Tom Bradfield, who's enlisted in a bankers' scheme to trap the Daltons. Discord among the gang and Bradfield's ambivalence complicates things, as Belle demonstrates her prowess with shootin' irons and horses, and as a surprisingly racy saloon entertainer.

Above the Line
Allan Dwan·DirectorHorace McCoy·ScreenplayNorman S. Hall·ScreenplayJack A. Marta·Director of PhotographyNathan Scott·Original Music ComposerArthur Roberts·Editor
Cast
Jane Russell·Belle StarrGeorge Brent·Tom BradfieldScott Brady·Bob DaltonForrest Tucker·MacAndy Devine·Pete BivinsJack Lambert·RingoJohn Litel·Matt TownerRay Teal·Emmett DaltonRory Mallinson·Grat DaltonMike Ragan·Ben Dalton
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Allan Dwan·DirectorLee Lukather·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Howard Welsch·StoryM. Coates Webster·StoryHorace McCoy·ScreenplayNorman S. Hall·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Jack A. Marta·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Arthur Roberts·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Nathan Scott·Original Music ComposerStanley Wilson·OrchestratorEarl Crain Sr.·SoundHoward Wilson·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Frank Arrigo·Art DirectionAdele Palmer·Costume DesignGeorge Milo·Set DecorationJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Howard Welsch·ProducerRobert Peters·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Howard Lydecker·Special EffectsTheodore Lydecker·Special Effects
By the Numbers
57.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#C98342
#E6B36B
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Mood
Excitement, Adventure
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster depicts a woman on horseback, holding a rifle above her head. She is surrounded by men, also on horseback, and also holding rifles. The backgro”

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Key Elements
HorseRifleHatScarf
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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