''The Enemy'', 1927 - art by Eric Rohman
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''The Enemy'', 1927 - art by Eric Rohman
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage Swedish movie poster of ''The Enemy'', a silent film released in 1927, directed by Fred Niblo and produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). This American drama film is based on a play of the same name by Channing Pollock and was one of the early works of MGM during the transition from silent cinema to talkies.
The film tells the story of a young man named Charles D'Aubigny, portrayed by Ramón Novarro, who is a French soldier during World War I. Charles is captured by the Germans and becomes a prisoner of war. While in captivity, he befriends Karl Eckhart, a German soldier played by Ralph Forbes. Their friendship transcends national boundaries, and they develop a deep bond despite being on opposing sides of the conflict.
The central theme of the movie revolves around the idea of friendship and humanity amidst the chaos and brutality of war. It explores the notion that people can find common ground and compassion even in the most dire of circumstances. The film also delves into the emotional and psychological toll that war takes on individuals, regardless of their nationality.
"The Enemy" is notable for its performances, particularly those of Ramón Novarro and Ralph Forbes, who both deliver compelling portrayals of their respective characters. The film also features some impressive cinematography and set designs, which were typical of the production values of the silent film era.
While "The Enemy" is not as well-remembered today as some other silent classics of its time, it remains a significant film in the history of cinema, showcasing the ability of early filmmakers to tackle complex and relevant themes through the medium of silent film.
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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January 23rd, 2022
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