''So Proudly We Hail'', 1943 - art by Eric Rohman
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''So Proudly We Hail'', 1943 - art by Eric Rohman
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
Description
A vintage Swedish movie poster of ''So Proudly We Hail'', a 1943 American war film directed by Mark Sandrich. The film is set during World War II and is notable for its portrayal of the experiences of American Army nurses stationed in the Pacific Theater of the war. It is based on a collection of real-life stories and experiences of nurses who served during the war.
The plot of "So Proudly We Hail!" revolves around a group of nurses who volunteer to serve in the Philippines during World War II. The film explores their dedication, bravery, and the challenges they face while providing medical care and support to wounded soldiers. It also delves into their personal lives and relationships, including romantic interests with military officers.
The film features a strong ensemble cast, with notable performances by Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, and Veronica Lake, among others. Claudette Colbert plays the role of the head nurse, Lieutenant Janet Davidson, and Paulette Goddard portrays Lieutenant Olivia D'Arcy.
"So Proudly We Hail!" is known for its patriotic and sentimental portrayal of the wartime experiences of nurses and their sacrifices during a tumultuous period in history. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Paulette Goddard.
The film remains a significant part of the World War II film genre, highlighting the contributions and heroism of women in the military medical corps. It serves as a tribute to the bravery and dedication of nurses who served their country during a time of war.
About the artist:
Eric Wilhelm Rohman (May 18, 1891, Nyköping, Sweden— Jan. 6, 1949, Stockholm) was a Swedish illustrator and advertising artist.
The crisp and essential style of Rohman is striking in his movie posters. His traits are well outlined and sharp and give life to the characters; he uses few colors and is never too loud, he has a great originality in managing the composition and the construction of space.
The Swedish artist creates movie posters that are caricatured and powerful in the representation, with high graphic settings. He depicts essential backgrounds of cities, apartment interiors, airplanes, bars, or simple backgrounds with geometric patterns. Rohman's posters attract the audience's attention creating curious scenes, geometric and coherent in the narrative but never static. That never gets boring.
He was raised in Helsingborg, where he discovered a passion for drawing and acting after his undergraduate education. To satisfy his newfound craving, he spent years studying under Swedish painter and illustrator Carl Wilhelmson at the Gothenburg Academy of the Arts. He took side work creating advertising illustrations for newspapers to pay his tuition. He also designed and drew several book covers and books.
Rohman had a brother who managed a large chain of theaters, which needed a constant supply of original art for film posters. Rohman then began working for his brother, which launched his career as a poster designer. In 1921 he was the only person in Sweden who worked full-time creating poster illustrations.
However, to fulfill the theater's demand, he had to work quickly. As a result, he designed four or five posters every week. But he was nonetheless generally still able to bring out the essential details of the film and its actors to express the essence of a film's theme.
Search "Rohman" to see more of his art.
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May 29th, 2021
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