''Silver Streak'', 1934 - art by Frans Mettes
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Title
''Silver Streak'', 1934 - art by Frans Mettes
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage Dutch movie poster of ''Silver Streak'', 1934, also known as "Diesel Express"
Director: Thomas Atkins
Plot:
"Silver Streak," also known as "Diesel Express," is a 1934 American film directed by Thomas Atkins. The movie is an action-packed adventure film set in the world of locomotives and railroads. It follows the story of a daring railroad engineer and his crew as they attempt to break the speed record for a cross-country train journey.
The film showcases the challenges and obstacles faced by the crew as they push their locomotive, the "Silver Streak," to its limits. They must contend with treacherous terrain, rival engineers, and other hurdles as they strive to make history by achieving the fastest train journey across the country.
The movie features thrilling train sequences and a mix of suspense and drama as the characters work together to overcome various obstacles and ensure the success of their mission. "Silver Streak" (1934) is a classic train-themed adventure film that captures the excitement and challenges of early railroad travel in the United States.
About the artist:
Frans Mettes (March 18, 1909, Amsterdam – November 30, 1984) was a Dutch draftsman, illustrator, painter, glazier, bookbinding designer, and designer of hundreds of film posters. He often collaborated with his brother, Engbertus Mettes.
In addition to movie posters, he illustrated numerous books and stories. In 2012 and 2013, the Railway Museum in Utrecht devoted an exhibition to his work, featuring an extensive collection of his posters.
For his other art, search by his last name.
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January 24th, 2022
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