''Gone With the Wind'', 1939 - art by Roger Soubie
by Movie World Posters
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''Gone With the Wind'', 1939 - art by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage French movie poster of ''Gone With the Wind'',a 1939 American epic historical romance film directed by Victor Fleming and based on Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film is considered one of the greatest and most enduring classics in cinematic history. Here's a description of the movie:
Plot Summary:
"Gone with the Wind" is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and its aftermath, spanning from the 1860s to the 1870s. The story primarily revolves around Scarlett O'Hara, portrayed by Vivien Leigh, a strong-willed and headstrong Southern belle from a wealthy plantation in Georgia.
Scarlett is infatuated with Ashley Wilkes, played by Leslie Howard, who is engaged to her cousin, Melanie Hamilton, portrayed by Olivia de Havilland. Scarlett's unrequited love for Ashley drives much of the early conflict in the film.
As the Civil War unfolds, the film portrays the impact of the conflict on the Southern way of life, particularly on the plantation owners and their slaves. Scarlett's beloved Tara plantation becomes a symbol of her determination and resilience as she struggles to keep it intact.
The film also introduces the roguish and charismatic Rhett Butler, played by Clark Gable, who becomes a central figure in Scarlett's life. Rhett is drawn to Scarlett's spirit, but their tumultuous relationship is marked by passion, conflict, and complex dynamics.
"Gone with the Wind" explores themes of love, loss, survival, and the changing social and economic landscape of the American South during and after the Civil War. It presents a sprawling and epic narrative that spans several years, capturing the sweep of history and the personal struggles of its characters.
One of the film's most iconic moments is the burning of Atlanta, a visually stunning and dramatic sequence that highlights the destructive impact of war.
The performances in "Gone with the Wind" are legendary, with Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, and Hattie McDaniel, who played Mammy, all delivering memorable and acclaimed portrayals.
The film was a technical marvel of its time, featuring lavish production design, costumes, and cinematography. It also boasted a sweeping musical score composed by Max Steiner.
"Gone with the Wind" received critical acclaim upon its release and won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It remains a beloved and enduring classic, known for its epic storytelling, memorable characters, and its portrayal of a turbulent period in American history.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and moved to Granville, France after World War II. He began his career by drawing magazine covers and advertising posters for railway companies, car manufacturers, and travel agencies. During his long career as an artist, Soubie created nearly 2,000 film posters, many of which are highly celebrated.
His style is always characterized by lively brushstrokes, attentive to tones, shadows, and transparencies in this wide variety of genres, scenes, and characters. The skin of his actresses, their swathing dresses, look like shining silk designed by a Renaissance painter.
The lines are realistic and traditional: the movie stars are depicted with their distinctive features, almost lifelike, but the composition makes his design genuinely original. Soubie’s protagonists are sometimes centered in the middle of the scene. Other posters may have them inserted in frames or articulated between numerous words and titles with different fonts. Soubie’s movie posters are dynamic. Like an engaging movie, always in motion.
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May 31st, 2021
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