''My Lips Betray'', 1933 - art by Joop Van Den Berg
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''My Lips Betray'', 1933 - art by Joop Van Den Berg
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Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage Dutch movie poster of ''My Lips Betray'', a pre-Code American drama film released in 1933. The movie was directed by John G. Blystone and produced by Fox Film Corporation, which later became 20th Century-Fox. The film features the popular actress Lilian Harvey in the lead role.
The story of "My Lips Betray" revolves around a talented singer named Elsa (played by Lilian Harvey), who is in love with a married man, Carl (played by John Boles). Despite her love for Carl, she becomes involved with another man, Frank (played by Warren Hymer), who is a gangster. Elsa's romantic entanglements lead her into a web of deceit and danger.
As a pre-Code film, "My Lips Betray" likely featured elements of sexuality and moral ambiguity that were more explicit than what would be allowed in Hollywood films after the Motion Picture Production Code was enforced in 1934. These pre-Code films often explored themes and depicted situations that were considered controversial at the time.
"My Lips Betray" is not as well-known as some other films of its era, but it remains a notable example of early 1930s cinema and is remembered for its depiction of the complexities of romantic relationships in a society undergoing significant social and cultural changes.
About the artist:
Joop Van Den Berg (1897–1985) was a Dutch artist who created nearly 200 posters for European and American films during the 1920s and 1930s. Along with posters, he created advertising art and designed book covers.
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January 24th, 2022
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