''A Summer Place'', 1959 - art by Benny Stilling
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Title
''A Summer Place'', 1959 - art by Benny Stilling
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''A Summer Place'', a 1959 American romantic drama film directed by Delmer Daves. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Sloan Wilson and is known for its portrayal of forbidden love and societal constraints during the late 1950s. Here are the key details about the film:
Cast:
Richard Egan as Ken Jorgenson: The film's central character, a successful businessman.
Dorothy McGuire as Sylvia Hunter: Ken's wife.
Sandra Dee as Molly Jorgenson: Ken and Sylvia's daughter.
Troy Donahue as Johnny Hunter: Sylvia's son from a previous marriage.
Arthur Kennedy as Bart Hunter: Sylvia's estranged husband.
Constance Ford as Helen Jorgenson: Ken's wife and Molly's mother.
Plot:
The story of "A Summer Place" revolves around two families who reunite on Pine Island, a picturesque coastal town in Maine, during the summer. The film explores the complex dynamics between the characters and their deep-seated emotions.
Sylvia Hunter, married to Ken Jorgenson, is reunited with her son Johnny, who is the product of her previous marriage to Bart Hunter. The film delves into the strained relationships within both families, particularly the forbidden love between Molly, Ken, and Sylvia's daughter, and Johnny, Sylvia's son.
As the story unfolds, it addresses themes of love, betrayal, societal norms, and the consequences of repressed emotions. The film's melodramatic narrative deals with the characters' struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in the face of societal judgment and personal conflicts.
Legacy:
"A Summer Place" is remembered for its exploration of controversial themes within the context of 1950s America, including sexual desire, adultery, and the stifling effects of societal expectations. The film's lush cinematography and memorable theme music contributed to its appeal.
The film was also notable for the rising stars of its lead actors, Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue, who became teen idols and heartthrobs of the era. "A Summer Place" was a commercial success and remains a cultural touchstone of late 1950s cinema, reflecting the tensions and desires of its time. It has since gained recognition as a classic romantic drama.
About the artist:
Benny Stilling was a Danish poster designer whose career spans from the 1940s through the 1960s. He had an extremely recognizable style, strongly linked to advertising and reminiscent of vintage advertising of the period. Over the three decades of his production, his style became more personal and modern.
Stilling's posters are characterized by highly marked black outlines and solid graphic elements. Figures of the actors are clearly detached from the backgrounds of their posters. While his choice of pastel background colors, such as powder blues, light greens, and pinks, is also a particular feature in much of his work. The modernity of Stilling's style became most apparent in the 1960s.
Search "Stilling" to see more of his art.
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January 19th, 2022
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