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Lovin' Molly poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 42.9 / 100
1974·Drama / Romance·1h 38m

LOVIN' MOLLY

“Molly Taylor: In love with love… and who knew didn't matter.”

Spanning nearly 40 years from 1925 to 1964, two Texas farm boys; straight-arrow Gid and laid-back Johnny fight over the affections of the beautiful and headstrong Molly Taylor, who consistently refuses to marry either of them.

Above the Line
Sidney Lumet·DirectorStephen J. Friedman·ScreenplayLarry McMurtry·NovelEdward R. Brown·Director of PhotographyFred Hellerman·Original Music ComposerJoanne Burke·Editor
Cast
Anthony Perkins·GidBeau Bridges·JohnnyBlythe Danner·Molly TaylorEdward Binns·Mr. FryeSusan Sarandon·SarahConard Fowkes·EddieClaude Traverse·Mr. TaylorJohn Henry Faulk·Mr. GrinsomMarilyn Burns·Sarah / Molly (uncredited)Richard Ray Lee·Sheriff (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Sidney Lumet·DirectorCharles Okun·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Stephen J. Friedman·ScreenplayLarry McMurtry·Novel
Camera· 4
Edward R. Brown·Director of PhotographyKenneth Goss·Key GripCraig Camp·OtherPeter Garbarini·Camera Operator
Editing· 4
Joanne Burke·EditorRichard S. Goldberg·Assistant EditorRalph Rosenblum·Editorial ConsultantMichael Golden·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Fred Hellerman·Original Music ComposerJames Sabat·SoundLaurence Rosenthal·Additional MusicRobert Rogow·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 7
John Robert Lloyd·Production DesignGene Coffin·Costume DesignStephen Kubenka·Assistant Set DecorationRobert Laden·Makeup ArtistReggie Takley·Makeup ArtistRobert Drumheller·Set DecorationJack Wright Jr.·Property Master
Production· 4
Stephen J. Friedman·ProducerDavid Golden·Associate ProducerHannah Hempstead·Production CoordinatorNancy Hopwood·Production Secretary
Other Departments· 3
Richard Meyerhoff·GafferRon Bozman·Technical AdvisorPhilip Leto·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
42.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
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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 Lovin' Molly's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFB300
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Mood
Affectionate, Warm
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a close-up of three people in a warm, yellow-toned frame against an orange background. A woman with long blonde hair is on the left, e”

romance
Key Elements
PeopleMovie Title
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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