''Funny Girl'', 1968 - art by Robert Peak
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''Funny Girl'', 1968 - art by Robert Peak
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage movie poster of ''Funny Girl'', a 1968 musical film directed by William Wyler and based on the 1964 Broadway musical of the same name, which was created by Isobel Lennart, Jule Styne, and Bob Merrill. The film stars Barbra Streisand in her film debut, and she won an Academy Award for her performance as Fanny Brice, a famous comedienne and performer of the early 20th century.
The movie tells the story of Fanny Brice, a young, talented, and unconventional woman from New York's Lower East Side who dreams of becoming a famous entertainer. Despite her unconventional looks, Fanny's comedic and singing talents help her break into show business. Along the way, she faces various challenges, including her complicated romantic relationship with Nick Arnstein, a suave and charismatic gambler played by Omar Sharif.
"Funny Girl" is a blend of comedy, drama, and musical numbers. Barbra Streisand's portrayal of Fanny Brice is a standout, and her performance of songs like "People" and "Don't Rain on My Parade" became iconic. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and the sacrifices one must make to achieve their dreams.
The movie was a critical and commercial success, and it helped catapult Barbra Streisand to superstardom. "Funny Girl" received several Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Streisand. The film's enduring popularity has made it a classic in the world of musical cinema, and it remains beloved by audiences today for its memorable music and Streisand's captivating performance.
About the artist:
Robert Peak (May 30, 1927 – August 1, 1992) was an American commercial illustrator who designed over 130 movie posters.
In 1953, living in New York City, he created art for advertising campaigns. Some of his work was used in national magazines. His illustrations have been used on over 40 "Time" magazine covers and seen in "TV Guide," "Sports Illustrated," "Ladies Home Journal," "Esquire," and others.
He also began designing movie posters in 1961, including for "West Side Story," "My Fair Lady," "Camelot," various "Star Trek" films, "Superman," and "Apocalypse Now."
He also won eight Awards of Excellence and four gold medals from the Society of Illustrators. In addition, he was inducted into its Hall of Fame.
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