''A Place in the Sun'',1951 - art by Roger Soubie
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''A Place in the Sun'',1951 - art by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage French movie poster reprint of ''A Place in the Sun'',a 1951 American drama film directed by George Stevens. The film is a powerful and emotionally charged adaptation of Theodore Dreiser's 1925 novel "An American Tragedy."
The plot of "A Place in the Sun" revolves around George Eastman, portrayed by Montgomery Clift, a young and ambitious man from a poor background who goes to work at a wealthy uncle's factory. George becomes romantically involved with two women: Angela Vickers, played by Elizabeth Taylor, a beautiful and wealthy socialite, and Alice Tripp, portrayed by Shelley Winters, a working-class girl who becomes pregnant with George's child.
The film explores themes of class, ambition, and the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist. George finds himself torn between his desire for a better life with Angela and his responsibility toward Alice.
Montgomery Clift delivers a compelling and introspective performance as George Eastman, capturing the character's inner turmoil and complexity. Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters also give memorable performances in their respective roles.
"A Place in the Sun" is celebrated for its atmospheric cinematography, which includes iconic scenes set on a picturesque lake and a tense courtroom sequence. The film's direction and pacing contribute to its emotional impact.
The film's title reflects the central theme of George's pursuit of a place in the sun, symbolizing his aspiration for a better life and social advancement. "A Place in the Sun" is a poignant and tragic exploration of the American Dream and the sacrifices made in its pursuit.
Upon its release, "A Place in the Sun" received critical acclaim and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Actor. It won six Oscars, including Best Director for George Stevens.
The film remains a classic of American cinema and is appreciated for its storytelling, performances, and its exploration of timeless themes. It continues to be regarded as a powerful and emotionally resonant work.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and moved to Granville, France after World War II. He began his career by drawing magazine covers and advertising posters for railway companies, car manufacturers, and travel agencies. During his long career as an artist, Soubie created nearly 2,000 film posters, many of which are highly celebrated.
His style is always characterized by lively brushstrokes, attentive to tones, shadows, and transparencies in this wide variety of genres, scenes, and characters. The skin of his actresses, their swathing dresses, look like shining silk designed by a Renaissance painter.
The lines are realistic and traditional: the movie stars are depicted with their distinctive features, almost lifelike, but the composition makes his design genuinely original. Soubie’s protagonists are sometimes centered in the middle of the scene. Other posters may have them inserted in frames or articulated between numerous words and titles with different fonts. Soubie’s movie posters are dynamic. Like an engaging movie, always in motion.
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May 27th, 2021
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