''Forty Pounds of Trouble'', 1962, movie poster painting by Boris Grinsson
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''Forty Pounds of Trouble'', 1962, movie poster painting by Boris Grinsson
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Forty Pounds of Trouble'', a 1962 American comedy film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Tony Curtis and Suzanne Pleshette. The film blends elements of comedy, drama, and romance, and it is known for its lighthearted and entertaining storytelling.
The story follows Steve McCluskey, portrayed by Tony Curtis, a casino manager in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Steve is known for his charm and charisma but leads a carefree and somewhat irresponsible life. His world is turned upside down when he meets Penny Piper, played by Suzanne Pleshette, a young woman traveling with her adorable daughter, nicknamed "Penny Piper's 40 Pounds of Trouble."
When Penny's daughter goes missing, Steve reluctantly agrees to help her find the child. The search leads them on a series of comedic misadventures, providing ample opportunities for humor and romance along the way.
"Forty Pounds of Trouble" explores themes of responsibility, love, and the unexpected joys of parenthood. The film's narrative is driven by the chemistry between Tony Curtis and Suzanne Pleshette, who deliver charming and endearing performances.
Tony Curtis brings his trademark charisma and wit to the role of Steve McCluskey, while Suzanne Pleshette portrays Penny with warmth and vulnerability. The film's humorous situations and witty dialogue add to its appeal.
While "Forty Pounds of Trouble" may not be as well-remembered as some other comedies of its era, it remains a delightful and entertaining entry in the romantic comedy genre. The film is appreciated for its charismatic leads, humorous situations, and its ability to blend comedy with moments of genuine emotion.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed. It thereby closely recreates the original painting used for the poster. As practically all those original paintings have been lost, a recreation attempts to display the original art before the movie studios added descriptive text. See also our collection "Movie Poster Base Paintings."
About the artist:
Boris Grinsson (1907, Pskov, Russia, - 1999, Paris) was a designer of Russian origin who lived and worked in France. For about 30 years of his career, from the 1940s to the 1970s, he painted more than 2000 posters for the French cinema circuit, becoming extremely popular among film directors.
After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Estonia, where the family moved to escape the Russian Revolution, the artist reached Berlin and enrolled in Decorative Arts. Grinsson immediately started working in cinema at the UFA studios in Balberg and soon began designing posters for the Paramount and MGM. He worked among the many directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Luis Buñuel, Billy Wilder, Alain Resnais, and Luchino Visconti.
His designs were also particularly controversial. In 1932 he drew a polemic caricature of Adolf Hitler. As a result, he was forced to move to Paris to escape the Nazi regime. Nevertheless, he continued to create the French versions of many famous movie posters in France.
Grinsson’s painting style for posters is characterized by his peculiar treatment of colors. If compared with the style of Italian designers, for example, his portraits appear somewhat schematic. Rather than using strong contrasts between light and shadow, Grinsson
modulated his figures with bold flat planes of colors and cool and defined outlines.
His posters often look like works of modern art rather than traditional sketches. Even the color palette is somewhat restricted, preferring different shades of yellows, greens, blues. However, the chromatic and formal restriction of Grinsson’s style is not to be seen as a limitation but as a legacy of the lithography technique that dominated German design until the early 1960s. A historical and peculiar element that distinguishes its very different and endless production.
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November 4th, 2022
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