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Catalog/Drama/The Wild and the Innocent
The Wild and the Innocent poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.0 / 100
1959·Drama / Western·1h 24m

THE WILD AND THE INNOCENT

“The wild and wonderful story of the exciting young frontier !”

In Wyoming, mountain trapper Yancey goes to the nearest town to trade his pelts but gets into trouble when he tries to save runaway dance-hall girl Rosalie from her shameful job.

Above the Line
Jack Sher·DirectorJack Sher·ScreenplaySy Gomberg·ScreenplayHarold Lipstein·Director of PhotographyHans J. Salter·MusicGeorge A. Gittens·Editor
Cast
Audie Murphy·YanceyJoanne Dru·MarcyGilbert Roland·PaulJim Backus·Mr. ForbesSandra Dee·RosalieGeorge Mitchell·Uncle LijePeter Breck·ChipStrother Martin·Ben StockerWesley Marie Tackitt·Ma RansomeBetty Harford·Mrs. Forbes
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 3
Jack Sher·DirectorWilliam Holland·Assistant DirectorFrank Shaw·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Jack Sher·ScreenplaySy Gomberg·StorySy Gomberg·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Harold Lipstein·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George A. Gittens·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Hans J. Salter·MusicJoe Lapis·SoundJoseph Gershenson·Music SupervisorLeslie I. Carey·Sound
Art & Design· 6
Bill Thomas·Costume DesignRobert Clatworthy·Art DirectionAlexander Golitzen·Art DirectionBud Westmore·Makeup ArtistRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationWilliam P. Tapp·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Sy Gomberg·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Clifford Stine·Visual EffectsLarry Germain·Hairstylist
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 The Wild and the Innocent's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a man and a woman standing prominently in the center, with a title banner between them. Below the banner, a smaller woman is on the left, an”

westerndrama
Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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