B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.9 / 100
1952Crime / Drama / Film-Noir1h 23m
THE SELLOUT
“How much does it take for a Woman to Sellout her Man?”
A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.
Above the Line
Gerald Mayer·DirectorCharles Palmer·WriterMatthew Rapf·StoryPaul Vogel·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerGeorge White·Editor
Cast
Walter Pidgeon·Haven D. AllridgeJohn Hodiak·Charles 'Chick' JohnsonAudrey Totter·Cleo BethelPaula Raymond·Peggy StautonThomas Gomez·Sherrif Kellwin C. 'Casey' BurkeCameron Mitchell·Randloph 'Randy' StautonKarl Malden·Capt. Buck MaxwellEverett Sloane·Nelson S. TarssonJonathan Cott·Deputy Edward 'Ned' GraytonFrank Cady·Bennie Amboy
Full Crew(11 credits)
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Gerald Mayer·Director
Writing· 2
Charles Palmer·WriterMatthew Rapf·Story
Camera· 1
Paul Vogel·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George White·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Buttolph·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionArthur Lonergan·Art DirectionRalph S. Hurst·Set DecorationEdwin B. Willis·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Nicholas Nayfack·Producer
By the Numbers
59.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The movie poster features a vibrant yellow background with a large red banner at the top displaying the title 'THE SELLOUT' in black capital letters. Three indi”
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Key Elements
Cigarette
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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