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Private's Progress poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.0 / 100
1956·Comedy / War·1h 42m

PRIVATE'S PROGRESS

“The film that is respectfully dedicated to all those who got away with it !”

Stanley Windrush has to interrupt his university education when he is called up towards the end of the war. He quickly proves himself not to be officer material, but befriends wily Private Percival Cox who knows exactly how all the scams work in the confused world of the British Army. And Stanley's brigadier War Office uncle seems to be up to something more than a bit shady too - and they are both soon working for him, behind the enemy lines.

Above the Line
John Boulting·DirectorFrank Harvey·ScreenplayJohn Boulting·ScreenplayEric Cross·Director of PhotographyJohn Addison·Original Music ComposerAnthony Harvey·Editor
Cast
Ian Carmichael·Pte. Stanley WindrushRichard Attenborough·Pvt. Percival Henry CoxTerry-Thomas·Major HitchcockJohn Le Mesurier·PsychiatristWilliam Hartnell·Sgt. SuttonDennis Price·Brig. Bertram TracepurcelIan Bannen·Private HorrocksPeter Jones·Arthur EganChristopher Lee·Major SchultzMiles Malleson·Mr. Windrush Sr.
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 3
John Boulting·DirectorPhilip Shipway·Assistant DirectorOlga Brook·Continuity
Writing· 3
Frank Harvey·ScreenplayJohn Boulting·ScreenplayAlan Hackney·Novel
Camera· 2
Eric Cross·Director of PhotographyCecil Cooney·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Anthony Harvey·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
John Addison·Original Music ComposerChris Greenham·Sound EditorPeter Handford·Sound RecordistJohn Addison·Music Director
Art & Design· 2
Allan Harris·Art DirectionNeville Smallwood·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Roy Boulting·ProducerErnest Holding·Associate ProducerHarold Buck·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Joan Smallwood·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
66.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Private's Progress's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Humorous, Lighthearted
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a yellow background with several sepia-toned illustrations of men and one woman. At the top, a man in a military helmet and uniform holds a ”

comedywar
Key Elements
RifleMilitary HelmetMilitary CapBoots
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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