''Only Yesterday'', 1933 - art by Sergio Gargiulo
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''Only Yesterday'', 1933 - art by Sergio Gargiulo
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster from Italy of ''Only Yesterday'', a 1933 American film starring Margaret Sullavan. Directed by John M. Stahl, it is a pre-Code drama film that tells the story of a young woman named Mary Lane, played by Margaret Sullavan, who is unhappily married to an older man. Mary's life takes a turn when she meets a charming and attractive young man named Jim Emerson, played by John Boles, on a train.
As Mary becomes emotionally entangled with Jim, she finds herself in a difficult and morally challenging situation, torn between her responsibilities as a wife and her growing feelings for Jim. The film explores themes of love, temptation, and societal expectations, and it delves into the complexities of human relationships and desires.
"Only Yesterday" is known for its strong performances, particularly by Margaret Sullavan, and it is considered a classic of its era. The film offers a glimpse into the social and moral attitudes of the early 1930s and is notable for its exploration of taboo subjects during the pre-Code Hollywood period when censorship standards were less strict than in later years.
About the poster artist:
Sergio Gargiulo was an Italian painter and poster artist. In the 1930s he was commissioned by MGM to do publicity portraits of some of its leading stars.
Gargiulo's art has an extremely personal and recognizable style. The focus of the designer, in fact, falls precisely on faces: there is no setting or scenery; gazes and facial expressions are enough to connote the story. The focus of this artist is on portraits and the plot becomes secondary, preferring a simple and minimal graphic composition.
In this stylistic choice, Gargiulo favors clean, graphic lines and the use of iridescent and bright colors to create luminous effects on the face. The movie stars occupy the space entirely, carving out a space in fanciful spots, clouds, or squares. In some cases, Gargiulo chooses interesting monochrome shades of gray or shades of bronze, giving the characters the noble status of sculpture. Gargiulo's artworks are sculptural portraits.
Search “Gargiulo” to see his other art.
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April 1st, 2022
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