''Clash by Night'', 1952 - art by Nicola Simbari
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''Clash by Night'', 1952 - art by Nicola Simbari
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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 ''Clash by Night'', a 1952 film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas and Marilyn Monroe. The movie is a drama film with elements of film noir and is based on a play of the same name by Clifford Odets.
The story revolves around Mae Doyle (played by Barbara Stanwyck), a disillusioned woman who returns to her hometown on the California coast after a failed marriage. She is bitter and emotionally scarred from her past, and she is searching for a fresh start. Mae becomes involved with two very different men in her life: Jerry D'Amato (played by Paul Douglas), a sensitive and earnest fisherman, and Earl Pfeiffer (played by Robert Ryan), a volatile and aggressive man who works in the local cannery.
As Mae navigates her complicated relationships with Jerry and Earl, she must confront her own demons and make difficult choices about her future. The film explores themes of love, desire, jealousy, and the consequences of one's actions. It delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of finding happiness and fulfillment.
"Clash by Night" is known for its strong performances, especially by Barbara Stanwyck, who portrays a complex and conflicted character with depth and authenticity. Marilyn Monroe, in one of her earlier roles, also delivers a notable performance. The film's moody and atmospheric cinematography, along with Fritz Lang's direction, adds to its film noir sensibilities.
Overall, "Clash by Night" is a compelling drama that offers a glimpse into the emotional turmoil and struggles of its characters as they grapple with their desires and the consequences of their choices. It remains a notable entry in the filmography of both Barbara Stanwyck and Marilyn Monroe and is remembered for its exploration of human relationships and emotions.
About the poster artist:
Nicola Simbari (July 13, 1927 - December 11, 2012) was an Italian painter and movie poster artist.
Simbari was raised in Rome, where his father was an architect for the Vatican. By the time he was 13, Rome's art masterpieces had impressed him to the extent that he decided to study art. He then enrolled at the Accademia Delle Belle Arti.
When he was 22, he opened his first studio in Rome, on the Via Babuino. He later had his first one-man show in the Asterisco Gallery in Rome. He also designed sets for the musical Tarantella Napolitana, for which he received a national prize. That led to his first one-man show in London.
During the 1950's he produced many posters for Italian film studios. However, according to his widow, "he never made this side of his vast talent public." Although creating dynamic film posters using his talent as a fine artist was part of his artistic life, she said, he had a family to look after: "his mother, his sick father, and two young sisters . . . eventually, he decided to dedicate his Magic to his Painting !!" After the 1950s, he cut back on doing more posters with a few exceptions, such as one for "The Royal Ballet," a British production.
His work gave a distinct style with impressions of life, nature, and the Mediterranean coast, whether for general painting or film posters. They added a tonal quality to much of his work through vivid colors, adding a sense of light and energy. He also painted with a palette knife, adding depth to the images.
While his original film posters are rare, his non-cinema-related works are located in numerous museums and private and corporate collections worldwide.
He suffered several strokes in the 1990s, which prevented him from continuing painting. Simbari died on December 11, 2012, in Frascati, Lazio, Italy.
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February 3rd, 2022
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