''She Couldn't Take It'', 1935 - art by John Aslund
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Title
''She Couldn't Take It'', 1935 - art by John Aslund
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''She Couldn't Take It'', a 1935 American comedy film directed by Tay Garnett. The film is known for its humorous take on wealth and societal expectations during the Great Depression era. Here's a description of the movie:
Plot:
"She Couldn't Take It" revolves around the eccentric and wealthy eccentric heiress, Carol Van Dyke, portrayed by Joan Bennett. Carol's excessive spending habits and unpredictable behavior become a source of concern for her family, particularly her uncle, the wealthy industrialist J.P. Kellogg, played by Walter Connolly.
Worried about the family's reputation and financial stability, J.P. Kellogg hatches a plan to reform Carol by having her marry an ordinary man. He selects a modest and down-to-earth newspaper reporter, Bill Jones, played by George Raft, as the unsuspecting groom.
As Carol and Bill navigate their unusual marriage, comedic situations arise, with the clash of their worlds and personalities providing ample humor. Carol's extravagant lifestyle and her inability to adapt to a simpler existence create chaos and laughter.
Key Elements:
Joan Bennett's Performance: Joan Bennett's portrayal of the eccentric heiress Carol adds humor and charm to the film, as she navigates the challenges of her character's transformation.
Wealth and Society: "She Couldn't Take It" satirizes the excesses of wealth and societal expectations during the Great Depression, highlighting the contrast between Carol's opulent lifestyle and Bill's modest means.
Romantic Comedy: The film combines elements of romantic comedy with social commentary, offering a lighthearted look at the dynamics of a mismatched marriage.
Humorous Situations: The film is filled with humorous situations and comedic misunderstandings as Carol and Bill attempt to adjust to their unconventional union.
Family Dynamics: "She Couldn't Take It" explores the dynamics within the Van Dyke family and their concerns about Carol's behavior.
The film provides an entertaining and humorous commentary on wealth, family, and the pursuit of happiness during a time of economic hardship. Joan Bennett's performance, in particular, adds sparkle to the comedic aspects of the movie. "She Couldn't Take It" is a classic example of a screwball comedy, offering a delightful escape into a world of humor and eccentricity.1935.
About the artist:
John Mauritz "Moje" Åslund (May 3, 1904, Stockholm, Sweden–January 10, 1968) was a Swedish director, advertising artist, illustrator, and theater decorator.
After finishing school in Uppsala and continuing his studies at the Örebro University of Technology, Åslund studied art and painting in Munich, Germany.
Aslund is the king of colorful and linear images. He outlines faces and characters as if they were stencils, simplified and decorative silhouettes. He manages to convey emotions and expressions through geometric shapes, flat colors and defined lines, preferring primary colors: reds, yellows, blues, and uniform black and white tones.
Even the texts and typefaces become essential and original elements of the composition, adapting to the painted scenes. Aslund paints with simplicity, creating artworks characterized by shapes and their relationships.
Search "Aslund" to see his other works.
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June 7th, 2021
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