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Good-bye, My Lady poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.9 / 100
1956·Drama·1h 34m

GOOD-BYE, MY LADY

“A PICTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY!”

An old man and a young boy who live in the southeastern Mississippi swamps are brought together by the love of a dog.

Above the Line
William A. Wellman·DirectorAlbert Sidney Fleischman·ScreenplayJames H. Street·NovelWilliam H. Clothier·Director of PhotographyLaurindo Almeida·Original Music ComposerFred MacDowell·Editor
Cast
Walter Brennan·Uncle Jesse JacksonPhil Harris·A. H. 'Cash' EvansBrandon De Wilde·Skeeter JacksonSidney Poitier·Gates WatsonWilliam Hopper·Walden GroverLouise Beavers·Bonnie DrewGeorge Chandler·ReporterDawn Bender·Girl with donuts
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
William A. Wellman·Director
Writing· 2
Albert Sidney Fleischman·ScreenplayJames H. Street·Novel
Camera· 1
William H. Clothier·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Fred MacDowell·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Laurindo Almeida·Original Music ComposerGeorge Fields·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Donald A. Peters·Art DirectionEdward G. Boyle·Set Decoration
Production· 1
John Wayne·Producer
By the Numbers
72.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
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
#546478
#C88860
#8C5438
Mood
Melancholy, Sentimental
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a young boy holding a dog in his arms. The boy has blond hair and is wearing a pink button-down shirt and brown pants with a belt. The”

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Key Elements
DogBoyBelt
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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