''China Seas'', 1935 - art by Heinz Schulz-Neudamm
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''China Seas'', 1935 - art by Heinz Schulz-Neudamm
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster of ''China Seas'', a 1935 American adventure film directed by Tay Garnett and starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Wallace Beery. The film is known for its action-packed plot set in the South China Sea during the 1930s.
The story centers around Captain Alan Gaskell, portrayed by Clark Gable, the captain of a British freighter ship called the "S.S. Kin Lung." Gaskell is known for his tough and fearless demeanor. His ship is set to sail through dangerous waters known for piracy, but the journey becomes even more perilous when his ship is boarded by pirates led by a notorious warlord named Jamesy MacArdle, played by Wallace Beery.
Complicating matters is the presence of Dolly Portland, played by Jean Harlow, a former lover of Gaskell who boards the ship. The film features a blend of action, romance, and suspense as the characters navigate the treacherous waters and confront the threat of piracy.
"China Seas" is notable for its impressive set designs, especially the detailed recreation of the ship's interiors. The film features action sequences, including a climactic battle between the crew and the pirates. Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Wallace Beery all deliver strong performances in their respective roles.
The film's depiction of piracy on the high seas and the challenges faced by the crew during their voyage adds to its adventurous and entertaining nature. "China Seas" was a successful film upon its release and is remembered as a classic example of 1930s adventure cinema.
While it may not be as widely known today as some other classic films of its era, "China Seas" remains an engaging and thrilling adventure film featuring a talented cast and memorable maritime action.
About the artist:
Heinz Schulz-Neudamm (1899–1969) was a German graphic designer and illustrator, best known for designing film posters. He designed one of the world’s most valuable posters for the film "Metropolis" (1927).
As a staff designer for motion picture publicity at Universum-Film Aktiengesellschaft (UFA,) he earned notoriety among the many German poster designers who created memorable graphics from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Schulz-Neudamm's style is unmistakable and popular, due to the fame of some of his movie posters, first and foremost the avant-garde Fritz Lang's "Metropolis." His portraits are realistic and, at the same time graphic novel-like, thanks to the unnatural but intense use of colors. He does not use a methodical modulation of tones or chiaroscuro: the colors are plain, defined, without smudging. The effect is precise, the balance between flashy titles and elegant scenes is impeccable.
Even the famous poster of "Metropolis," a veritable tribute to New York, is a lithograph that expresses a look towards the future. The great buildings of the city shine with a luminous and electric tension, reminiscent of the energetic cities represented by the Futurists and of the exasperated forms of German Expressionism.
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June 1st, 2021
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