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The King and Four Queens poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.4 / 100
1956·Comedy / Drama / Mystery·1h 26m

THE KING AND FOUR QUEENS

“The King plays the hottest game in the West . . . with four Queens!”

Opportunistic con man Dan Kehoe ingratiates himself with the cantankerous mother of four outlaws and their beautiful widows in order to find their hidden gold.

Above the Line
Raoul Walsh·DirectorMargaret Fitts·ScreenplayRichard Alan Simmons·ScreenplayLucien Ballard·Director of PhotographyAlex North·Original Music ComposerDavid Bretherton·Editor
Cast
Clark Gable·Dan KehoeEleanor Parker·Sabina McDadeJean Willes·Ruby McDadeJo Van Fleet·Ma McDadeBarbara Nichols·Birdie McDadeSara Shane·Oralie McDadeRoy Roberts·Sheriff Tom LarrabeeArthur Shields·PadreJay C. Flippen·BartenderFlorenz Ames·Josiah Sweet, Undertaker
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Raoul Walsh·DirectorTom Connors Jr.·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Margaret Fitts·ScreenplayRichard Alan Simmons·ScreenplayMargaret Fitts·Novel
Camera· 1
Lucien Ballard·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
David Bretherton·EditorLouis R. Loeffler·Supervising Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Alex North·MusicAlex North·Original Music ComposerRobert Tracy·Music EditorBill Naylor·Sound EffectsJack Solomon·SoundAlex North·Conductor
Art & Design· 6
Wiard B. Ihnen·Production DesignRenié·Costume DesignVictor A. Gangelin·Set DecorationDonald W. Roberson·Makeup ArtistFrank Prehoda·Makeup ArtistWilliam Sittel·Property Master
Production· 4
David Hempstead·ProducerRobert Waterfield·Executive ProducerJoseph C. Behm·Production ManagerRichard Condon·Publicist
Other Departments· 6
Kay Shea·HairstylistMartha Crawford·Stunt DoubleHelene Parrish·HairstylistJack N. Young·StuntsChuck Roberson·StuntsOscar Rodriguez·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
60.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The King and Four Queens's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Playful
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A movie poster features a central man in a brown suit and hat, flanked by four women. The man is positioned slightly forward, looking directly at the viewer, wh”

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Key Elements
Cowboy HatSuitEarrings
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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