Characters: Stuart Ullman
Ullman is the Manager of The Overlook, and we meet him as he’s the one interviewing Jack for the job.
He’s styled like Uncle Sam during The Interview scenes (No.3, No.5); wearing a navy blue jacket over a red and white striped shirt, with a deep red tie.
His attitude is calm, friendly and cavalier, using mitigating speech to dismiss the Tragedy of 1970.
His office includes other signifiers for America and American Culture; an eagle statue is behind him, maps on the wall, framed photos of hunted animals, an American Flag on his desk, and a drinking stein for his pencils.
The only other chapter with Ullman is Closing Day as he, Watson, Jack and Wendy tour the hotel.
Similar to Wendy, Ullman as described in King’s book and the Ullman Kubrick creates are very different.
Stuart Ullman is portrayed as a somewhat officious and bureaucratic figure in the novel. He is the manager of the Overlook Hotel and is depicted as being more concerned with the hotel's reputation and operations than with the well-being of the Torrance family.
In his description, he’s more formal— corporate than cavalier. He’s a micromanaging perfectionist.
In the film, he’s warm. Even though he’s in control, his authority is a calm confidence than a heavy handed fist.
There is no description that forces Kubrick to use Red and white stripes and deep navy blue in Ullman’s outfit.
Here is King’s description:
"Ullman was wearing a light gray suit that looked expensive and new. Everything about him—his suit, his shoes, the narrow tie, the gleaming white shirt with the button-down collar—was, as Jack had said, just a little too perfect." (Chapter 1)
This is akin to a design choice vs. what’s delivered in the client brief. Certain aspects are altered to convey an overall mood and tone and specific details are given to the larger concept.
Styling, Clothing & Colors
Ullman’s dressed like Uncle Sam during the interview, and wears Red and Black with a checkerboard pattern during The Closing Day scenes.
The Interview:
Navy blue jacket
Red & White striped shirt
Red tie
Closing Day:
Black leather jacket over a burgundy sweater- but the checkerboard pattern is the focal point.
Stuart Ullman is the manager of The Overlook. When we are introduced to him for Jack’s interview, he’s dressed like Uncle Sam. He’s cavalier, calm and presents as warm, even when talking about horrific tragedies.
In the book, he’s described as 5’5 and a prick, but Barry Nelson (the actor playing Ullman) is taller than Jack at 6’.
In this image · No.5
Ullman at the interview
Ullman’s navy jacket, red tie and striped shirt sit beside the American flag. The character study reads this styling through the Uncle Sam comparison.
Full Character: Ullman
Characters: Stuart Ullman
Ullman is the Manager of The Overlook, and we meet him as he’s the one interviewing Jack for the job.
He’s styled like Uncle Sam during The Interview scenes (No.3, No.5); wearing a navy blue jacket over a red and white striped shirt, with a deep red tie.
His attitude is calm, friendly and cavalier, using mitigating speech to dismiss the Tragedy of 1970.
His office includes other signifiers for America and American Culture; an eagle statue is behind him, maps on the wall, framed photos of hunted animals, an American Flag on his desk, and a drinking stein for his pencils.
The only other chapter with Ullman is Closing Day as he, Watson, Jack and Wendy tour the hotel.
Similar to Wendy, Ullman as described in King’s book and the Ullman Kubrick creates are very different.
Stuart Ullman is portrayed as a somewhat officious and bureaucratic figure in the novel. He is the manager of the Overlook Hotel and is depicted as being more concerned with the hotel's reputation and operations than with the well-being of the Torrance family.
In his description, he’s more formal— corporate than cavalier. He’s a micromanaging perfectionist.
In the film, he’s warm. Even though he’s in control, his authority is a calm confidence than a heavy handed fist.
There is no description that forces Kubrick to use Red and white stripes and deep navy blue in Ullman’s outfit.
Here is King’s description:
"Ullman was wearing a light gray suit that looked expensive and new. Everything about him—his suit, his shoes, the narrow tie, the gleaming white shirt with the button-down collar—was, as Jack had said, just a little too perfect." (Chapter 1)
This is akin to a design choice vs. what’s delivered in the client brief. Certain aspects are altered to convey an overall mood and tone and specific details are given to the larger concept.
Styling, Clothing & Colors
Ullman’s dressed like Uncle Sam during the interview, and wears Red and Black with a checkerboard pattern during The Closing Day scenes.
The Interview:
Navy blue jacket
Red & White striped shirt
Red tie
Closing Day:
Black leather jacket over a burgundy sweater- but the checkerboard pattern is the focal point.
Stuart Ullman is the manager of The Overlook. When we are introduced to him for Jack’s interview, he’s dressed like Uncle Sam. He’s cavalier, calm and presents as warm, even when talking about horrific tragedies.
In the book, he’s described as 5’5 and a prick, but Barry Nelson (the actor playing Ullman) is taller than Jack at 6’.