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Susan Slept Here poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.9 / 100
1954·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 38m

SUSAN SLEPT HERE

“She slept in his bed...wore his pajamas - THEN SHE REALLY TOOK OVER!”

On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.

Above the Line
Frank Tashlin·DirectorAlex Gottlieb·WriterAlex Gottlieb·Theatre PlayNicholas Musuraca·Director of PhotographyLeigh Harline·Original Music ComposerHarry Marker·Editor
Cast
Dick Powell·Mark ChristopherDebbie Reynolds·Susan Beaurgard LandisAlvy Moore·VirgilAnne Francis·Isabella AlexanderGlenda Farrell·Maude SnodgrassHorace McMahon·Sergeant Monty MaizelHerb Vigran·Sergeant Sam HanlonLes Tremayne·Harvey ButterworthMara Lane·MarilynRita Johnson·Dr. Rawley
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Frank Tashlin·DirectorEdward Killy·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Alex Gottlieb·WriterAlex Gottlieb·Theatre PlaySteve Fisher·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Nicholas Musuraca·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harry Marker·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Leigh Harline·Original Music ComposerFrank McWhorter·SoundClem Portman·SoundC. Bakaleinikoff·Music Director
Art & Design· 6
Albert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionCarroll Clark·Art DirectionMichael Woulfe·Costume DesignDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationAl Orenbach·Set DecorationMel Berns·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Harriet Parsons·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Larry Germain·HairstylistRobert Sidney·Choreographer
By the Numbers
65.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
43%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Susan Slept Here's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Playful, Comedic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large illustration of a man's head peering over a bed frame at the top, looking right with wide eyes. Below him, a woman in a red and whit”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
BedPillowsFramed Picture
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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