''Plymouth Adventure'', 1950, movie poster painting by Georg Schubert
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''Plymouth Adventure'', 1950, movie poster painting by Georg Schubert
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Plymouth Adventure'', 1950, with Spencer Tracy and Gene Tierney. Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed. It thereby closely recreates the original painting used for the poster. As practically all those original paintings have been lost, a recreation attempts to display the original art before the movie studios added descriptive text. See also our collection "Movie Poster Base Paintings."
"Plymouth Adventure" is a historical adventure film released in 1950, directed by Clarence Brown and starring Spencer Tracy as Captain Christopher Jones and Gene Tierney as Dorothy Bradford. The film is based on the novel "The Plymouth Adventure" by Ernest Gebler and portrays the epic journey of the Mayflower, the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.
The story of "Plymouth Adventure" revolves around the perilous voyage of the Mayflower and the challenges faced by its passengers, including the religious separatists seeking religious freedom in the New World. Captain Christopher Jones, a seasoned seafarer, is tasked with navigating the ship through treacherous waters and leading the passengers to their destination in the American wilderness.
The film explores the interpersonal dynamics among the Pilgrims, their interactions with the crew, and the various obstacles they encounter during the voyage, such as storms and disease. Spencer Tracy's portrayal of Captain Jones is a central element of the film, emphasizing his dedication and leadership qualities as he navigates the ship through adversity.
Gene Tierney's character, Dorothy Bradford, adds a romantic subplot to the story as she and her husband William Bradford (played by Leo Genn) are among the Pilgrim passengers. The film also delves into the challenges faced by the Pilgrims as they arrive in the New World and work to establish the Plymouth Colony.
"Plymouth Adventure" is a classic adventure film that combines historical drama with elements of romance and exploration. It depicts the hardships and sacrifices made by the early settlers in their quest for religious freedom and a new life in America. The film is known for its cast, including the talented Spencer Tracy and Gene Tierney, and its portrayal of this important chapter in American history.
About the artist:
Georg Schubert (1911-2005), born in Rosenheim, was a German painter and graphic artist. He studied at the Munich Art Academy, followed by the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin. His style became representative of the Munich School. He quickly moved up the ranks by winning poster competitions and befriending and working with artist Heinz Schulz-Neudamm on film advertising.
In a unique glance, Schubert captures perhaps the most fascinating aspect of cinema: magic. Like those captured by the movie camera, the worlds he creates in his movie posters are sparkling and dreamy. The cold and pastel chromatic tones give the entire atmosphere a romantic and delicate allure. The use of a particular shade of blue tending to indigo makes his background almost crystal clear. Created with touches of color particularly focused on the bright use of white, his characters shine as if under the spotlight.
His lengthy career brought him notable success: he was awarded a gold medal at an international art exhibition in Paris and received other badges of honor. Many of his original poster designs are on display at the German Film Museum in Frankfurt.
From 1950 to 1975, he lived in Wiesbaden, where he took part in the annual exhibitions of the Künstlerbund in the fountain colonnade, the Biebrich Castle, and the Villa Clementine in the house of the Hessian state government. He was also a member of the Munich Artists' Cooperative. Schubert's works have been exhibited in Bonn, Paris, Strasbourg, Baden-Baden and San Francisco.
In addition to his notable work on film posters and cinema graphics, he became a recognized landscape painter and portraitist.
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November 5th, 2022
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