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How Sweet It Is! poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.3 / 100
1968·Comedy·1h 39m

HOW SWEET IT IS!

“The motion picture that shows how far some people will go to discover How Sweet It Is!”

All-American couple who try to bridge the generation gap with their free-spirited son on a trip, frisky business and misunderstandings galore ensue, all funny, vibrant and charming.

Above the Line
Jerry Paris·DirectorGarry Marshall·WriterJerry Belson·WriterLucien Ballard·Director of PhotographyPatrick Williams·MusicBud Molin·Editor
Cast
James Garner·GrifDebbie Reynolds·JennyMaurice Ronet·PhillipeTerry-Thomas·Gilbert TillyPaul Lynde·The PurserMarcel Dalio·LouisGino Conforti·AgatziDonald Losby·DaveyHilarie Thompson·BootsieAlexandra Hay·Gloria
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Jerry Paris·Director
Writing· 3
Garry Marshall·WriterJerry Belson·WriterMuriel Resnik·Novel
Camera· 1
Lucien Ballard·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bud Molin·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Patrick Williams·MusicJohn R. Carter·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Helen Rose·Costume DesignRosamonde Lytele·Costume Design
Production· 4
Jerry Belson·ProducerGarry Marshall·ProducerJames Garner·Executive ProducerLynn Stalmaster·Casting
By the Numbers
63.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind How Sweet It Is!'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#F08080
#4682B4
Mood
Playful, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Collage

“The movie poster features the title "HOW SWEET IT IS!" in stacked, brightly colored letters (red, orange, blue) at the top. Below the title is a kaleidoscopic, ”

romance
Key Elements
TitleCouplesFaces
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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