The Cat and the Canary, 1939 - art by Dante Manno Mixed Media by Movie World Posters

''The Cat and the Canary'', 1939 - art by Dante Manno

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Title

''The Cat and the Canary'', 1939 - art by Dante Manno

Artist

Movie World Posters

Medium

Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

Description

A vintage Italian movie poster of ''The Cat and the Canary'', a remake of a 1927 silent film of the same name. The 1939 version of the film is known for its blend of comedy and suspense and is considered one of the earliest examples of the "old dark house" subgenre of horror films.

The story revolves around a group of relatives and friends who gather at a creepy old mansion called the "Canary's Nest" for the reading of a will. The will states that the inheritance of a large fortune will go to one of the heirs, provided they can spend the night in the mansion without going insane or leaving. The group is filled with eccentric and quirky characters, and as the night progresses, they encounter various spooky and humorous situations.

The film combines elements of mystery, comedy, and horror, and it features a mix of creepy and comedic moments. Bob Hope plays the role of Wally Campbell, a wisecracking radio actor who is one of the potential heirs, and his comedic timing adds humor to the film's suspenseful atmosphere. Paulette Goddard plays the female lead, Joyce Norman, who is also one of the potential heirs and becomes involved in the mystery surrounding the inheritance.

As the night unfolds, the characters must navigate secret passages, hidden rooms, and various traps, all while trying to figure out who is behind the strange occurrences in the mansion. The film keeps the audience guessing about the identity of the true heir and the motives of the mysterious figure known as "the Cat."

"The Cat and the Canary" is notable for its atmospheric and spooky set design, as well as its clever blend of humor and suspense. It has been considered a classic of its genre and has inspired numerous adaptations and imitations over the years. While it may not be a pure horror film, it remains a beloved and influential example of early 20th-century cinematic storytelling.

About the poster artist:

Dante Manno (1911-1996), born in Rome on September 17, 1911, was an Italian illustrator, painter, and designer of prominent film posters. In Rome, he studied art under Duilio Cambellotti (1876-1960), a noted graphic Art Nouveau artist.

What is striking about Manno’s posters is the imposing presence of reality. He portrays the movie stars by paying incredible attention to their volumes, to the tonal research of colors to create relief, to the areas of light and shadow. The result is extremely three-dimensional, modeled, plastic designs. Manno works on light and on the thickening of the contour line, giving depth to his figures skillfully placed in space. As a result, he creates bodies that seem real and dynamic.

Among his better-known posters was one for the Italian film "Riso Amaro" (1949), aka "Bitter Rice," a neorealist movie by Lux Film. After producing Italian and American movie posters from the 1930s through the 1950s, primarily for Lux Film, he shifted his focus away from posters in the early 1960s and devoted himself exclusively to easel painting.

Manno donated his works to the University of Parma in Italy.

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