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The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.7 / 100
1967·Action / Adventure / Comedy·1h 48m

THE ADVENTURES OF BULLWHIP GRIFFIN

“When the family fortune runs out, the laughs rush in.”

To restore his family's lost wealth, a young Boston lad stows away on a ship bound for the California Gold Rush. When their very proper butler gives chase, all roads lead to nonstop adventure, wild and woolly characters, and a lucky punch that leads to a bonanza of belly laughs!

Above the Line
James Neilson·DirectorLowell S. Hawley·ScreenplayAlbert Sidney Fleischman·NovelEdward Colman·Director of PhotographyGeorge Bruns·Original Music ComposerMarsh Hendry·Editor
Cast
Roddy McDowall·Bullwhip GriffinSuzanne Pleshette·Arabella FlaggKarl Malden·Judge HigginsHarry Guardino·Sam TrimbleRichard Haydn·Quentin BartlettHermione Baddeley·Miss Irene ChesneyBryan Russell·Jack FlaggLiam Redmond·Capt. SwainCecil Kellaway·Mr. PembertonJoby Baker·Bandido Leader
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
James Neilson·DirectorJohn C. Chulay·Assistant DirectorArthur J. Vitarelli·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Lowell S. Hawley·ScreenplayAlbert Sidney Fleischman·Novel
Camera· 1
Edward Colman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Marsh Hendry·Editor
Sound & Music· 9
George Bruns·Original Music ComposerDean Thomas·Sound MixerEvelyn Kennedy·Music EditorRichard M. Sherman·SongsRobert B. Sherman·SongsMel Leven·SongsGeorge Bruns·SongsWalter Sheets·OrchestratorRobert O. Cook·Sound Supervisor
Art & Design· 8
Bill Thomas·Costume DesignJohn B. Mansbridge·Art DirectionCarroll Clark·Art DirectionHal Gausman·Set DecorationEmile Kuri·Set DecorationChuck Keehne·CostumerNeva Rames·CostumerPat McNalley·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Walt Disney·ProducerLouis Debney·Associate ProducerBill Anderson·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 3
La Rue Matheron·HairstylistAlex Plasschaert·ChoreographerEustace Lycett·Special Effects
By the Numbers
61.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Cheerful
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three individuals in the upper section against a blue sky with white clouds, framed by a red border. A man in a top hat and dark suit smiles”

adventurewesterncomedy
Key Elements
UmbrellaCowboy HatTop HatStagecoachHorsesWooden Sign
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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