''Love Happy'' - 1949 - art by Jano
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''Love Happy'' - 1949 - art by Jano
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Photograph
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A vintage movie poster of ''Love Happy'', a 1949 American comedy film directed by David Miller and starring the Marx Brothers, Groucho, Chico, and Harpo Marx. It is notable for being the last film featuring all three Marx Brothers together as a comedy team. While not considered one of their greatest works, it still carries the trademark humor and antics of the Marx Brothers.
The film's plot revolves around a struggling theatrical group led by Harpo, who plays a role similar to his silent persona. Chico plays Faustino the Great, a detective hired to find a stolen diamond necklace. Groucho portrays detective Sam Grunion, who becomes involved in the case as well. Marilyn Monroe also makes an appearance as the love interest for Harpo's character.
"Love Happy" is known for its slapstick comedy, wordplay, and absurd humor that are characteristic of the Marx Brothers' style. While the film's plot is somewhat convoluted, it serves as a framework for the Marx Brothers to engage in their trademark comedic routines and gags.
The film's musical score, composed by Ann Ronell, includes the song "Hooray for Captain Spaulding," which had been a hit in their earlier film "Animal Crackers." This song is revisited in "Love Happy" and is one of the film's memorable moments.
"Love Happy" is often regarded as a showcase for the Marx Brothers' talents rather than a tightly scripted narrative. It includes a variety of humorous set pieces, including a chase scene and a memorable scene where Harpo plays the harp while hidden inside a puppet stage.
While "Love Happy" may not be considered one of the Marx Brothers' greatest works, it still provides moments of laughter and entertainment for fans of their unique brand of comedy. The film's historical significance lies in its role as the last film in which all three Marx Brothers appeared together.
In conclusion, "Love Happy" is a comedy film that features the Marx Brothers in their classic comedic roles. While the plot may be somewhat disjointed, the film offers a showcase of their iconic humor, making it a nostalgic and enjoyable experience for fans of the Marx Brothers' comedic antics.
About the artist:
Francisco Fernández-Zarza Pérez (1922, Madrid – May 12, 1992), better known as "Jano," was a Spanish film poster artist, one of the most highly regarded of his time along with Soligó and Macario Quibus, aka "Mac."
The large number of artworks created by Fernando Zarza, known as "Jano," makes it complex to define the unitary aspects of his style. Lively, dynamic, and with intricate compositions, Jano is one of the favorite designers in the panorama of Spanish cinema. He created movie posters that are realistic and photographic and others more caricatured; he realized sensual female portraits but also conceptual images, characterized by few elements and characters.
What strikes you when you look at one of his works is the feeling of movement, dynamism, the vitality of his compositions. Scenes, settings, and protagonists fit together following different directives and vanishing points. The chaos of elements and colors makes Jano's posters a loud set of faces. But in this chaos, there is life, true action.
During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, Jano worked as an illustrator for Republican magazines, which caused him to be imprisoned. In the 1950s, he worked as a comic book cover artist for publishers such as "Dollar." However, his skill in film advertising made him the preferred poster artist for many Spanish studios.
In 2006, Montserrat published a book featuring 221 actors painted by Jano. In 2014, an exhibition was held in his honor titled "Jano Movie Faces, 20 Posters to Remember". He also taught painting courses at the University of Madrid.
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August 2nd, 2021
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