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Hollywood or Bust poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.2 / 100
1956·Comedy / Musical·1h 35m

HOLLYWOOD OR BUST

“A COAST TO COAST FUN TOOT!”

The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...

Above the Line
Frank Tashlin·DirectorErna Lazarus·WriterDaniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyWalter Scharf·Original Music ComposerHoward A. Smith·Editor
Cast
Dean Martin·Steve WileyJerry Lewis·Malcolm SmithPat Crowley·Terry RobertsMaxie Rosenbloom·Bookie BennyAnita Ekberg·Actress AnitaWillard Waterman·Manager NevilleRichard Karlan·Sammy RossRichard Alexander·Western ActorLeon Alton·Casino PatronAdelle August·Dancer
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 3
Frank Tashlin·DirectorWilliam Watson·Second Unit DirectorJames A. Rosenberger·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Erna Lazarus·Writer
Camera· 3
Daniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyMurray Young·Key GripW. Wallace Kelley·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Howard A. Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Walter Scharf·Original Music ComposerSammy Fain·SongsPaul Francis Webster·SongsHugo Grenzbach·Sound RecordistGene Garvin·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Hal Pereira·Art DirectionHenry Bumstead·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignSam Comer·Set DecorationFay Babcock·Set DecorationWally Westmore·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 2
Hal B. Wallis·ProducerPaul Nathan·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
John P. Fulton·Special EffectsRudy Makoul·Dialogue Coach
By the Numbers
71.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Hollywood or Bust's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0080C6
#FFFFFF
#E53935
Mood
Humorous, Energetic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a blue background with the yellow text "Hollywood Or Bust" at the top. Below the text is a woman in a red swimsuit, reclining in the a”

Key Elements
CarSwimsuitMusical InstrumentsMovie Poster
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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