''Belle Starr'', 1941 - art by Angelo Cesselon
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''Belle Starr'', 1941 - art by Angelo Cesselon
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Belle Starr'', a 1941 American Western film directed by Irving Cummings and starring Gene Tierney in the titular role of Belle Starr, the notorious American outlaw of the Old West. The film also features Randolph Scott, Dana Andrews, and Shepperd Strudwick in prominent roles.
The movie is a fictionalized account of the life of Belle Starr, a real-life figure who gained notoriety as an outlaw and associated with various notorious criminals of her time, including Jesse James and the Younger brothers. However, it should be noted that the film takes considerable creative liberties with historical accuracy, as was common in many Westerns of the era.
In the film, Belle Starr is portrayed as a woman who becomes embroiled in a life of crime due to her association with outlaw elements. She is depicted as a seductive and mysterious figure, often manipulating men with her charms. The story revolves around her complicated relationships with two men, a gambler named Tom Bradfield (played by Randolph Scott) and a detective named Larry Blackie (played by Dana Andrews), both of whom are drawn to her.
As the plot unfolds, tensions rise, and conflicts escalate between the characters, leading to a dramatic climax. "Belle Starr" explores themes of love, betrayal, and the allure of the outlaw lifestyle set against the backdrop of the American West during a turbulent period.
While "Belle Starr" may not be a highly regarded or historically accurate portrayal of the real Belle Starr's life, it is remembered as a classic Hollywood Western of its time and showcases the talents of its lead actors, particularly Gene Tierney. It's worth noting that the film's primary focus is on creating an entertaining and melodramatic story rather than adhering strictly to historical accuracy.
About the artist:
Angelo Cesselon (Feb. 17, 1922 - Sept. 26, 1992) was an Italian poster painter born in Cinto Caomaggiore, Veneto. His art style became noted for its vibrant chromatic mixtures and original compositions. In addition, he had the striking ability to identify the psychology of a face and paint it using a rich artistic expression.
Cesselon began painting in the traditional 19th-century Venetian style from an early age. However, he became interested in contemporary art after his family moved to Rome. As a result, he began visiting the city's many art and graphic studios.
After World War II he designed posters for cinema studios, where he worked on all stages of poster production, from the initial draft to the completed poster. His preferred style, which he called the "spirit of the film," depicted only one large image, often a portrait, instead of the typical collage of many small images. Along with other Italian poster designers from the 1940s through the 1970s, he introduced new expressive methods that changed the look and feel of movie posters.
Cesselon also was known for his graphic design skill in the form of magazine and newspaper illustrations. In 1955, he was awarded the Italian Spiga Cambellotti prize for being the best cinematographic painter of the year. After winning another international award in 1958, his portrait work gained worldwide recognition. He was commissioned to paint portraits of many famous and influential personalities, including Italian President Giovanni Gronchi, Pope John XXIII, and Pope John Paul II.
As a portraitist for film stars into the 1970s, he worked directly with Gina Lollobrigida, Marilyn Monroe, Vittorio Gassman, and Totò. His work also led to collaborations with several major film studios in Europe and America, painting many of Hollywood's major stars.
He died in Velletri, Italy, in 1992. A book was published about his work in 1999: "Angelo Cesselon, Cinema Painter: A love story, Original cinematographic sketches: 1945-1975 ."
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January 26th, 2022
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