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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.5 / 100
1954·Comedy / Musical / Music·1h 35m

LIVING IT UP

“THEY'RE LAFFIN' IT UP!”

Homer Flagg is a railroad worker in the small New Mexico town of Desert Hole. One day, he finds an abandoned automobile at an old atomic proving ground. His doctor and best friend, Steve Harris, diagnoses him with radiation poisoning and gives Homer three weeks to live. A big city reporter hears of Homer's plight and convinces her editor to provide an all-expenses paid trip to New York.

Above the Line
Norman Taurog·DirectorJack Rose·ScreenplayMelville Shavelson·ScreenplayDaniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyJule Styne·MusicArchie Marshek·Editor
Cast
Jerry Lewis·Homer FlaggDean Martin·Dr. Steve HarrisJanet Leigh·Wally CookEdward Arnold·The Mayor of New YorkFred Clark·Oliver StoneSheree North·Jitterbug ChampionSammy White·WaiterSid Tomack·Master of CeremoniesSig Ruman·Dr. Emile EgelhoferRichard Loo·Dr. Lee
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Norman Taurog·DirectorClem Jones·Second Assistant DirectorArthur Rosson·Second Unit DirectorMichael D. Moore·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Jack Rose·ScreenplayMelville Shavelson·ScreenplayBen Hecht·Theatre PlayBob Hilliard·Lyricist
Camera· 3
Daniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyW. Wallace Kelley·Second Unit Director of PhotographyRichard Mueller·Other
Editing· 1
Archie Marshek·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Jule Styne·MusicJule Styne·SongsGene Merritt·Sound RecordistGene Garvin·Sound RecordistWalter Scharf·ConductorWalter Scharf·Music Arranger
Art & Design· 5
Hal Pereira·Art DirectionAlbert Nozaki·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignSam Comer·Set DecorationEmile Kuri·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Paul Jones·ProducerJack Mintz·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 5
Rudy Makoul·Dialogue CoachJohn P. Fulton·Special EffectsNick Castle·ChoreographerJohn P. Fulton·Visual EffectsFarciot Edouart·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
66.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Living It Up's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Humorous
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Collage

“A movie poster features three people against a vibrant backdrop. A blonde woman in a white dress is positioned to the left. A man in a suit is holding a medical”

romance
Key Elements
Medical DeviceDressSuit
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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