''The Perfect Specimen'', movie poster,1937 - art by Sergio Gargiulo

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''The Perfect Specimen'', movie poster,1937 - art by Sergio Gargiulo

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

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"The Perfect Specimen" is a comedy film released in 1937, directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by First National Pictures, which later became a part of Warner Bros. The film stars Errol Flynn, Joan Blondell, and May Robson in the lead roles.

The story revolves around the character of Gerald Beresford Wicks, played by Errol Flynn. Wicks is a wealthy and spoiled millionaire who lives a carefree and hedonistic life. He is known for his extravagant spending, reckless behavior, and disregard for responsibility. However, when his financial situation takes a downturn, he is forced to prove his worthiness to inherit his aunt's fortune.

To do so, Wicks must complete a challenging task set by his aunt's will: he must find a woman to marry who will love him for his character rather than his wealth and good looks. He ends up meeting a down-to-earth and financially struggling woman named Jean Pemberton, portrayed by Joan Blondell. Despite initial differences and misunderstandings, they eventually form a genuine connection.

The film explores themes of love, class differences, and personal growth as Wicks goes through a transformation and learns valuable life lessons during his quest to become "the perfect specimen" of a responsible and respectable man.

"The Perfect Specimen" is primarily a romantic comedy with elements of social commentary, and it showcases Errol Flynn in a departure from his usual swashbuckling roles, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. The film received positive reviews for its humor and performances, and it remains a notable entry in the filmography of Errol Flynn and the romantic comedies of the 1930s.

About the poster artist:

Sergio Gargiulo was an Italian painter and poster artist. In the 1930s he was commissioned by MGM to do publicity portraits of some of its leading stars.

Gargiulo's art has an extremely personal and recognizable style. The focus of the designer, in fact, falls precisely on faces: there is no setting or scenery; gazes and facial expressions are enough to connote the story. The focus of this artist is on portraits and the plot becomes secondary, preferring a simple and minimal graphic composition.

In this stylistic choice, Gargiulo favors clean, graphic lines and the use of iridescent and bright colors to create luminous effects on the face. The movie stars occupy the space entirely, carving out a space in fanciful spots, clouds, or squares. In some cases, Gargiulo chooses interesting monochrome shades of gray or shades of bronze, giving the characters the noble status of sculpture. Gargiulo's artworks are sculptural portraits.

Search “Gargiulo” to see his other art.

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