''Beyond the Forest'', with Bette Davis and Joseph Cotten, 1949
by Movie World Posters
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''Beyond the Forest'', with Bette Davis and Joseph Cotten, 1949
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''Beyond the Forest'', a 1949 American film noir drama directed by King Vidor and starring Bette Davis and Joseph Cotten. The film is notable for its dark and melodramatic narrative, and it marks one of Bette Davis's performances during the later part of her career.
The story revolves around Rosa Moline, played by Bette Davis, a dissatisfied and restless housewife living in a small town named Loyalton, Wisconsin. Rosa is unhappily married to her husband, Lewis Moline, portrayed by Joseph Cotten, who is a doctor. She dreams of escaping her mundane life and achieving a more glamorous and exciting existence.
Rosa becomes involved in a passionate affair with a wealthy industrialist named Neil Latimer, played by David Brian, who promises her a life of luxury and excitement. As the affair progresses, Rosa's actions become increasingly reckless, and she becomes willing to do whatever it takes to leave her husband and achieve her desires.
"Beyond the Forest" is known for its melodramatic and often over-the-top storytelling, with Bette Davis delivering a highly dramatic performance as the troubled and morally ambiguous protagonist, Rosa Moline. The film explores themes of dissatisfaction, ambition, infidelity, and the consequences of pursuing one's desires at any cost.
While the film received mixed reviews upon its release and was criticized for its melodrama, it has gained a certain cult status over the years, largely due to Bette Davis's performance and the boldness of its narrative. Davis's portrayal of Rosa Moline is remembered for its intensity and the contrast between her character's desires and the constraints of her small-town life.
"Beyond the Forest" remains a notable entry in the filmography of Bette Davis, one of the most respected and iconic actresses in Hollywood history. While it may not be as celebrated as some of her earlier works, the film is still of interest to fans of classic cinema and film noir for its exploration of a woman's desires and the consequences of her actions.
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April 24th, 2021
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