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Enter Laughing poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.4 / 100
1967·Comedy / Romance·1h 52m

ENTER LAUGHING

“The picture that brings you the hilarious answer to WHY BOYS LEAVE HOME!”

A machinist's apprentice in Depression-era New York, David dreams of becoming the new Ronald Colman. Defying the wishes of his parents, David lands a nonpaying job in a seedy theatrical production directed by broken-down ham Marlowe.

Above the Line
Carl Reiner·DirectorJoseph Stein·ScreenplayCarl Reiner·ScreenplayJoseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyQuincy Jones·Original Music ComposerCharles Nelson·Editor
Cast
Reni Santoni·David KolowitzJosé Ferrer·Harrison B. MarloweShelley Winters·Emma KolowitzElaine May·Angela MarloweJack Gilford·Mr. ForemanJanet Margolin·WandaDavid Opatoshu·Morris KolowitzMichael J. Pollard·MarvinDon Rickles·Harry HamburgerRichard Deacon·Pike
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 4
Carl Reiner·DirectorKurt Neumann·Assistant DirectorWendell Franklin·Assistant DirectorBetty Levin·Script Supervisor
Writing· 4
Joseph Stein·ScreenplayCarl Reiner·ScreenplayCarl Reiner·NovelJoseph Stein·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
Joseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyAlbert Taffet·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Charles Nelson·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Quincy Jones·Original Music ComposerJames Z. Flaster·SoundJack Haynes·SoundCharles J. Rice·Sound SupervisorLeo Shuken·OrchestratorQuincy Jones·ConductorJack Hayes·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 3
Walter M. Simonds·Art DirectionMorris Hoffman·Set DecorationBen Lane·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 3
Carl Reiner·ProducerJoseph Stein·ProducerKurt Neumann·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Virginia Jones·HairstylistMorton Gottlieb·Other
By the Numbers
56.4
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 Enter Laughing's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#C23087
#000000
Mood
Joyful, Theatrical
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a group of people in a theatrical setting. At the top and bottom of the poster are large, stylized pink text blocks that read "ENTER" ”

comedy
Key Elements
CurtainsTuxedoMusical Instrument
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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