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Wind Across the Everglades poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.6 / 100
1958·Adventure / Drama / Romance·1h 33m

WIND ACROSS THE EVERGLADES

“STORMING THE HEIGHTS OF MOTION PICTURE GREATNESS!”

Set in the early 20th century, the film follows a game warden who arrives in Florida to enforce conservation laws. He soon finds himself pitted against Cottonmouth, the leader of a fierce group of bird poachers.

Above the Line
Nicholas Ray, Budd Schulberg·DirectorBudd Schulberg·WriterJoseph C. Brun·Director of PhotographyBert Shefter·MusicJoseph Zigman·Editor
Cast
Burl Ives·CottonmouthChristopher Plummer·Walt MurdockChana Eden·NaomiGypsy Rose Lee·Mrs. BradfordTony Galento·BeefSammy Renick·LoserPat Henning·SawdustPeter Falk·WriterCory Osceola·Billy One-ArmEmmett Kelly·Bigamy Bob
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 3
Nicholas Ray·DirectorCharles H. Maguire·Assistant DirectorRoberta Hodes·Continuity
Writing· 1
Budd Schulberg·Writer
Camera· 2
Joseph C. Brun·Director of PhotographySaul Midwall·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Joseph Zigman·EditorGeorges Klotz·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Bert Shefter·MusicPaul Sawtell·MusicFinn Ulback·Sound EditorAl Cavigga·Sound EditorErnest Zatorsky·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Richard Sylbert·Art DirectionFrank L. Thompson·Costume DesignRobert Jiras·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Stuart Schulberg·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Willis Hanchett·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
64.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Wind Across the Everglades's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B3B2E
#5C2720
#C18E7E
Mood
Tense, Adventurous, Dangerous
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts a dramatic scene in a swampy, reddish-brown environment. Two men are engaged in a confrontation, one on the left holding onto a vine, and the”

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Key Elements
VineRifleSnakeBoatAlligators
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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