''Billy Rose's Jumbo'', 1962 - art by Roger Soubie
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''Billy Rose's Jumbo'', 1962 - art by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster from France of ''Billy Rose's Jumbo'', a musical comedy film released in 1962. Directed by Charles Walters, the film is a colorful and lighthearted adaptation of the 1935 stage musical of the same name. It is known for its lavish production values, catchy musical numbers, and a cast that includes some of the era's most popular performers.
The film's plot revolves around a struggling circus owned by a lovable but financially challenged ringmaster named Pop Wonder (played by Jimmy Durante). Pop's daughter, Kitty Wonder (played by Doris Day), is a talented equestrian performer who is in love with Sam Rawlins (played by Stephen Boyd), the circus's tightrope walker and a handsome young man with dreams of becoming a pilot. However, Kitty's father is opposed to their relationship, as he believes that Sam is not a suitable match for his daughter.
Amid the romantic entanglements, the circus faces various challenges, including competition from a rival circus and financial difficulties. To make matters more complicated, a wealthy circus owner named John Noble (played by Dean Jagger) expresses interest in buying the struggling circus, which could mean the end of Pop Wonder's beloved Jumbo.
The film features several memorable musical numbers, including "My Romance" and "Over and Over Again," both performed by Doris Day and Stephen Boyd. Jimmy Durante provides comic relief with his signature humor and a rendition of "The Circus on Parade."
"Billy Rose's Jumbo" is known for its spectacular circus sequences, including acrobatics, animal acts, and colorful set designs. The film's visual elements are a highlight, showcasing the grandeur and excitement of the circus world.
Overall, "Billy Rose's Jumbo" is a classic Hollywood musical that combines romance, comedy, and spectacle. It's a feel-good film that captures the charm of the circus and features the talents of some of the era's most beloved entertainers.
About the 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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