''The Revolt of Mamie Stover'', 1956 - art by Boris Grinsson
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''The Revolt of Mamie Stover'', 1956 - art by Boris Grinsson
Artist
Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''The Revolt of Mamie Stover'', a 1956 American drama film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Jane Russell in the titular role. The film is based on a novel by William Bradford Huie and tells the story of a young woman trying to find her place in a society marked by moral constraints and economic struggles.
The story of "The Revolt of Mamie Stover" is set in Honolulu, Hawaii, during World War II. Mamie Stover (played by Jane Russell) is a spirited and independent woman who arrives in Honolulu with dreams of a better life. Facing economic hardship, she turns to prostitution to make a living.
As the war progresses, Mamie's fortunes change, and she becomes involved with a wealthy businessman named Jim Blair (played by Richard Egan). Her relationship with Jim leads to personal and moral conflicts as she seeks acceptance and security in a society that judges her for her past.
The film explores themes of social judgment, economic struggle, and the desire for personal redemption. It delves into the complexities of Mamie's character as she navigates a world that both condemns and desires her.
Jane Russell delivers a strong performance as Mamie Stover, portraying her character's strength, vulnerability, and determination. Richard Egan provides a solid performance as Jim Blair, the man who falls in love with Mamie despite her past.
"The Revolt of Mamie Stover" is notable for its portrayal of a female character who defies societal norms and expectations. Mamie Stover's journey from prostitution to a more socially acceptable life is at the heart of the film's narrative.
While the film was not a major commercial success upon its release, it remains a significant entry in Jane Russell's filmography and is appreciated for its exploration of complex themes and character development. It offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women during a tumultuous period in American history and their pursuit of personal and social redemption.
About the artist:
Boris Grinsson (1907, Pskov, Russia, - 1999, Paris) was a designer of Russian origin who lived and worked in France. For about 30 years of his career, from the 1940s to the 1970s, he painted more than 2000 posters for the French cinema circuit, becoming extremely popular among film directors.
After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Estonia, where the family moved to escape the Russian Revolution, the artist reached Berlin and enrolled in Decorative Arts. Grinsson immediately started working in cinema at the UFA studios in Balberg and soon began designing posters for the Paramount and MGM. He worked among the many directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Luis Buñuel, Billy Wilder, Alain Resnais, and Luchino Visconti.
His designs were also particularly controversial. In 1932 he drew a polemic caricature of Adolf Hitler. As a result, he was forced to move to Paris to escape the Nazi regime. Nevertheless, he continued to create the French versions of many famous movie posters in France.
Grinsson’s painting style for posters is characterized by his peculiar treatment of colors. If compared with the style of Italian designers, for example, his portraits appear somewhat schematic. Rather than using strong contrasts between light and shadow, Grinsson
modulated his figures with bold flat planes of colors and cool and defined outlines.
His posters often look like works of modern art rather than traditional sketches. Even the color palette is somewhat restricted, preferring different shades of yellows, greens, blues. However, the chromatic and formal restriction of Grinsson’s style is not to be seen as a limitation but as a legacy of the lithography technique that dominated German design until the early 1960s. A historical and peculiar element that distinguishes its very different and endless production.
Search “Grinsson” to see more of his art.
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May 26th, 2021
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