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Can-Can poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.1 / 100
1960·Comedy / Musical / Music·2h 11m

CAN-CAN

“The Entertainment Event of the Year!”

A Parisian nightclub owner known for her performances of the can-can attracts the ire of a self-righteous judge. He hatches a plot to photograph her in the act but ends up falling for her — much to the chagrin of her lawyer boyfriend.

Above the Line
Walter Lang·DirectorDorothy Kingsley·ScreenplayCharles Lederer·ScreenplayWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyCole Porter·Original Music ComposerRobert L. Simpson·Editor
Cast
Frank Sinatra·François DurnaisShirley MacLaine·Simone PistacheMaurice Chevalier·Paul BarriereLouis Jourdan·Philipe ForrestierJuliet Prowse·ClaudineMarcel Dalio·AndréLeon Belasco·ArturoNestor Paiva·BailiffJohn A. Neris·JacquesJean Del Val·Judge Merceaux
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 2
Walter Lang·DirectorJoseph E. Rickards·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Dorothy Kingsley·ScreenplayCharles Lederer·ScreenplayAbe Burrows·Theatre PlayCole Porter·Lyricist
Camera· 2
William H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyLeonard Doss·Other
Editing· 1
Robert L. Simpson·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Cole Porter·MusicCole Porter·Original Music ComposerFred Hynes·Recording SupervisionW.D. Flick·SoundNelson Riddle·ConductorNelson Riddle·Music ArrangerBobby Tucker·Vocal CoachCole Porter·Songs
Art & Design· 8
Irene Sharaff·Costume DesignLyle R. Wheeler·Art DirectionJack Martin Smith·Art DirectionWalter M. Scott·Set DecorationPaul S. Fox·Set DecorationBen Nye·Makeup ArtistTom Keogh·Title DesignerTony Duquette·Costume Consultant
Production· 2
Jack Cummings·ProducerSaul Chaplin·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Myrl Stoltz·HairstylistHermes Pan·Choreographer
By the Numbers
55.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$8M
ROI 68%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Can-Can's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Hopeful
Composition
Split
Era
Contemporary
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman stand facing each other in an outdoor plaza with old European-style buildings in the background under a bright sky. The man is on the left, lo”

romance
Key Elements
Small Black Handbag
Atmosphere
Golden, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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