''April in Paris'', 1952 - art by Benny Stilling
by Movie World Posters
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''April in Paris'', 1952 - art by Benny Stilling
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''April in Paris'', a 1952 musical romantic comedy film directed by David Butler. The film stars Doris Day as Ethel S. "Dynamite" Jackson and Ray Bolger as S. Winthrop Putnam.
The story revolves around a mix-up involving Ethel Jackson, a chorus girl from New York, and S. Winthrop Putnam, a government official. Ethel is mistakenly sent to Paris as part of a cultural exchange program when she was supposed to be replaced by a diplomat's wife. In Paris, she meets Winthrop, who is tasked with showing her around the city. Ethel's lively and uninhibited American personality clashes with the formality of French society.
As they navigate misunderstandings and cultural differences, Ethel and Winthrop develop an unexpected romantic connection. The film features several musical numbers, including the memorable title song "April in Paris."
"April in Paris" is a charming and lighthearted romantic comedy that explores themes of cultural clashes and the power of love. It showcases the talents of Doris Day as both a singer and actress and provides a delightful portrayal of Paris as the backdrop for the blossoming romance between its two leads. The film is known for its humor, musical sequences, and the on-screen chemistry between Day and Bolger.
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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