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If a Man Answers poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.5 / 100
1962·Comedy / Romance·1h 42m

IF A MAN ANSWERS

“...Don't Hang Up! Hang Around for the Fun!”

Rich socialite Chantal marries photographer Eugene and everything seems blissful until her envious friend attempts to break them up. In desperation, she turns to her mother, but the advice she receives may do more harm than good.

Above the Line
Henry Levin·DirectorRichard Morris·ScreenplayWinifred Wolfe·NovelRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyHans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerMilton Carruth·Editor
Cast
Sandra Dee·Chantal StacyBobby Darin·Eugene WrightMicheline Presle·Germaine StacyJohn Lund·John StacyCesar Romero·Robert Swan / Adam WrightStefanie Powers·TinaChristopher Knight·RichardCharlene Holt·LisaTed Thorpe·FloristJohn Bleifer·Tobacconist
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 2
Henry Levin·DirectorPhil Bowles·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Richard Morris·ScreenplayWinifred Wolfe·Novel
Camera· 2
Russell Metty·Director of PhotographyFrank J. Calabria·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Milton Carruth·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Hans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerWaldon O. Watson·SoundJoseph Gershenson·Music SupervisorFrank H. Wilkinson·SoundEthmer Roten·Musician
Art & Design· 4
Alexander Golitzen·Art DirectionJean Louis·Costume DesignHoward Bristol·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Ross Hunter·ProducerErnest B. Wehmeyer·Unit Production ManagerEdward Muhl·Executive In Charge Of Production
Other Departments· 4
Larry Germain·HairstylistNorman Stuart·Dialogue CoachDavid Webb·OtherFrank Somper·Animal Wrangler
By the Numbers
55.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
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CRITICS
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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 If a Man Answers's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#003399
#FF0000
Mood
Serious, Comedic
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Collage

“The image is a movie poster featuring a man and a woman, each holding a telephone receiver. The man, with shaving cream on his face, wears a blue robe. The woma”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
TelephoneShaving CreamRobeCouchTable
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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