''Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer Boris Karloff'', 1949 - art by Jacques Bonneaud
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''Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer Boris Karloff'', 1949 - art by Jacques Bonneaud
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Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer Boris Karloff'', a 1949 American comedy-mystery film directed by Charles Barton. The film is part of the Abbott and Costello comedy series, which features the popular comedy duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. In this installment, they find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery with a touch of comedy and horror.
Plot Summary:
The story revolves around Chick Young (Lou Costello) and Wilbur Grey (Bud Abbott), two bumbling employees at a luxury hotel called the Lost Caverns Resort Hotel. Their lives take a chaotic turn when they get involved in a murder mystery that occurs at the hotel.
Boris Karloff, playing a character named Swami Talpur, is a mysterious and eerie guest at the hotel who appears to be connected to the murder. The detectives assigned to the case suspect that Chick and Wilbur might have information that could help solve the crime, leading to their unintentional involvement in the investigation.
As Chick and Wilbur fumble their way through clues and encounters with various eccentric characters, including the enigmatic and sinister Swami Talpur, they find themselves in humorous and often perilous situations. The film combines elements of slapstick comedy with elements of suspense and horror, making it a unique blend of genres.
Throughout the movie, Abbott and Costello's trademark comedic routines and banter are interwoven with the unfolding mystery, creating a lighthearted and entertaining experience for the audience. The film also pays homage to classic horror movies, particularly those featuring Boris Karloff, who is best known for his iconic portrayal of Frankenstein's monster.
"Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff" is a classic example of the Abbott and Costello formula, where their comedic talents are showcased in a variety of comedic and often chaotic situations. It's remembered as a fun and memorable entry in their filmography, appealing to fans of both comedy and classic Hollywood horror.
About the poster artist:
Jacques Bonneaud (March 13, 1898–August 14, 1971) was a French lithographer and poster designer. In 1916, he enrolled in the National School of Fine Arts in Paris. During his 35-year career as an artist, he produced nearly 2,000 film posters using lithography printing. One of his most famous posters is for "Les Enfants du Paradis "(1945). After 1958, he gave up poster design to become the artistic director of a printing house.
Bonneaud's posters are striking for their colors and compositional structure. The subjects are often placed on unexpected and surprising lines: they are arranged on diagonals, asymmetrical lines, dynamic directions. Some faces stand out in the foreground, other characters move with dynamic actions in the background.
His portraits are realistic but at the same time essential, graphically uniform, with defined lines. They are very recognizable actors and actresses, but never painted in a veristic way. Bonneaud's artworks highlight the protagonists also through the use of colors: bright, unnatural, while watching them, it seems to be in front of a Fauvist painting.
Search "Bonneaud" to see more of his art.
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February 6th, 2022
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