''All the Fine Young Cannibals'', 1960 - art by Roger Soubie
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''All the Fine Young Cannibals'', 1960 - art by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage French movie poster of ''All the Fine Young Cannibals'', a 1960 American drama film directed by Michael Anderson and based on the novel of the same name by Rosamond Marshall. The film stars Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner in the lead roles and features performances by George Hamilton and Susan Kohner.
The story revolves around the tumultuous love affair between Chad Bixby (played by Robert Wagner) and Sarah "Salome" Davis (played by Natalie Wood). Chad is a talented jazz musician and trumpet player, while Sarah is a talented young woman who aspires to be a professional dancer. They come from different backgrounds, with Chad being from a privileged family, and Sarah hailing from a less affluent background.
Despite their social differences, Chad and Sarah fall deeply in love and decide to marry against the wishes of Chad's disapproving mother (played by Pearl Bailey) and Sarah's estranged father (played by John Ireland). The film explores the challenges they face as they try to build a life together, including financial struggles, societal expectations, and personal conflicts.
The film's title, "All the Fine Young Cannibals," is a metaphorical reference to the idea that society can be seen as devouring the dreams and aspirations of young people as they navigate the complexities of adult life.
The movie addresses themes of love, ambition, societal pressures, and the pursuit of happiness. It features a jazz soundtrack that complements the story and showcases Robert Wagner's trumpet skills. The film also explores issues of race and class, which were important topics in American society during the 1960s.
"All the Fine Young Cannibals" received mixed reviews upon its release, with some praising the performances of the lead actors but criticizing the film's melodramatic elements. Despite its lukewarm critical reception, it remains a notable entry in the catalog of 1960s romantic dramas and is remembered for its portrayal of youthful idealism and the challenges of love in the face of societal expectations.
About the poster artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and lived in 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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February 10th, 2022
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