''The Girl of the Golden West'', 1938, movie poster base painting by Ted ''Vincentini'' Ireland.
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''The Girl of the Golden West'', 1938, movie poster base painting by Ted ''Vincentini'' Ireland.
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting for the vintage movie poster ''The Girl of the Golden West'', a musical Western film released in 1938, directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. The film is based on the 1911 play of the same name by David Belasco and the 1915 opera adaptation by Giacomo Puccini.
Set during the California Gold Rush of the 1850s, "The Girl of the Golden West" follows the story of Mary Robbins, also known as "The Girl" or "Minnie," played by Jeanette MacDonald, who runs a saloon in a mining camp called Cloudy Mountain. Nelson Eddy portrays Dick Johnson, a handsome outlaw who arrives at the saloon under the alias Ramerrez. As Minnie and Ramerrez's romance blossoms, they find themselves caught in a web of danger and intrigue.
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, "The Girl of the Golden West" features lavish production design, colorful costumes, and memorable musical numbers. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, known for their on-screen chemistry in numerous musical films, deliver captivating performances and showcase their vocal talents in songs such as "Stouthearted Men" and "Senorita."
The film's romantic storyline, set against the backdrop of the rugged American West, captures the spirit of adventure and romance that characterized Hollywood's Golden Age musicals. While "The Girl of the Golden West" may not be as well-remembered as some of MacDonald and Eddy's other collaborations, it remains a charming and entertaining entry in the genre, beloved by fans of classic musical cinema.
Painting by Ted ''Vincentini'' Ireland.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
Ted Ireland lived in New York City and was a respected artist who painted for magazines and posters. He gave himself the middle name of "Vincentini" after a boxer named Vincentini, whom he saw at a match when he was just out of art school. In 1931, he had a studio at sixth Ave. and 57th St., in New York city. In 1937 Ireland lived at 38 W. 57 St,
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October 17th, 2022
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