King Solomons Mines, 1950 - art by Georges Allard Mixed Media by Movie World Posters

''King Solomon's Mines'', 1950 - art by Georges Allard

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Title

''King Solomon's Mines'', 1950 - art by Georges Allard

Artist

Movie World Posters

Medium

Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

Description

A vintage French movie poster of ''King Solomon's Mines'', classic adventure film released in 1950, directed by Compton Bennett and Andrew Marton. The film is based on the 1885 novel of the same name by H. Rider Haggard. The movie is known for its thrilling exploration, exotic locales, and a charismatic leading man, Stewart Granger.

The story revolves around Allan Quatermain, a rugged and experienced big-game hunter played by Stewart Granger. He is approached by Elizabeth Curtis, portrayed by Deborah Kerr, who seeks his expertise in finding her missing husband, who disappeared while searching for the legendary King Solomon's Mines in Africa. The Mines are rumored to contain vast treasures of gold and diamonds.

Quatermain initially refuses the offer, as he is skeptical of the mission's chances of success, but he is eventually convinced to join the expedition. Along with Elizabeth and a diverse group of adventurers, including a mysterious stranger named Umbopa (portrayed by Siriaque), they embark on a perilous journey deep into the uncharted African wilderness.

The film takes the audience on an action-packed and suspenseful adventure as the group faces various obstacles, including hostile tribes, wild animals, treacherous terrain, and the challenges of navigating the jungle. Stewart Granger's portrayal of Quatermain is one of the highlights of the film, as he brings charisma and charm to the character.

"King Solomon's Mines" is noted for its impressive location shooting in Africa, which adds to the film's authenticity and grandeur. The breathtaking landscapes and exotic settings enhance the sense of adventure and discovery.

The 1950 adaptation of "King Solomon's Mines" was a commercial success and received positive reviews for its exciting plot, well-executed action sequences, and the chemistry between Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr. It has since become a classic in the adventure genre and has inspired several remakes and adaptations over the years.

About the poster 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.