''Dangerous Exile'', 1957 - art by Georges Allard
by Movie World Posters
Title
''Dangerous Exile'', 1957 - art by Georges Allard
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''Dangerous Exile'', 1957, a 1957 British historical drama film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. The movie is set in the 18th century and is loosely based on real historical events. Here is a brief description of the film:
Plot:
"Dangerous Exile" is primarily set in France during the reign of Louis XVI, just before the outbreak of the French Revolution. The film revolves around the fictional character of Duke Philippe de Beauvais (played by Louis Jourdan), a nobleman who flees to England to escape the dangers posed by the revolutionary turmoil in France.
While in England, Philippe becomes involved in a plot to rescue the young dauphin of France, the heir to the throne, who is being held captive by revolutionaries. Philippe and a group of allies, including his loyal servant Leon (played by Belinda Lee), embark on a perilous mission to save the young prince from the clutches of those who wish to harm him.
The film explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the harsh realities of the French Revolution. It combines historical drama with elements of adventure and suspense as Philippe and his comrades navigate the dangers of revolutionary France in their quest to rescue the dauphin.
"Dangerous Exile" is known for its historical accuracy in depicting the events and atmosphere of the late 18th century, and it features solid performances from its cast, including Louis Jourdan and Belinda Lee.
While not widely remembered today, "Dangerous Exile" remains a notable entry in the historical drama genre, offering a glimpse into the turbulent period of the French Revolution and the efforts of individuals to protect and preserve the monarchy during a time of great upheaval.
About the artist:
Gilbert ("Georges") Allard (Oct. 15, 1916, Rouvray-Saint-Croix, France—Dec. 7, 2002, Saint-Evertin, France) was a leading French postwar and contemporary poster artist, active from the end of the 1940s through the 1960s.
He painted and signed more than eighty posters for films distributed in France. The French advertising agency Jacques Fourastié produced the majority of his posters.
He often differed from other French poster artists who used graphic elements since he preferred traditional painting techniques. As a result, he used fine brushwork to paint intricate, unexaggerated facial details while adding more dynamic features to the background images, which blended expertly with the key image. In combination, his poster art produced images of the film's essential theme.
An example of those style qualities can be seen in his poster for "Contempt" (aka "Le Mepris," (1963) with Brigitte Bardot, along with other posters, as in "Red River" (1948), "Baby Doll" (1956), and "Doctor Zhivago" (1965).
Search for "Allard" to see some of his other art.
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January 21st, 2022
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