''Top Hat'', 1935 - art by John Aslund
by Movie World Posters
Title
''Top Hat'', 1935 - art by John Aslund
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''Top Hat'', a classic American musical film released in 1935, directed by Mark Sandrich. It is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and beloved musicals of the Golden Age of Hollywood. The film is known for its memorable songs, elegant dance numbers, and the charismatic pairing of its lead actors, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Here's a description of the film:
Plot:
"Top Hat" is set against the backdrop of high society and romance in London. The story follows Jerry Travers (played by Fred Astaire), a talented American dancer who arrives in London to star in a show produced by Horace Hardwick (played by Edward Everett Horton). Jerry's exuberant tap dancing quickly annoys the guest staying in the room below his at the hotel, Dale Tremont (played by Ginger Rogers), who comes up to confront him.
Misunderstandings and mistaken identities ensue as Dale believes Jerry to be Horace Hardwick, the husband of her friend Madge (played by Helen Broderick). Meanwhile, Jerry falls in love with Dale but struggles to convince her of his true identity. The film's plot revolves around their romantic entanglements and the efforts to clear up the misunderstandings.
"Top Hat" is renowned for its stylish and sophisticated dance sequences, choreographed by the legendary Hermes Pan. The film features several iconic musical numbers, including "Cheek to Cheek" and "Isn't This a Lovely Day (To Be Caught in the Rain)?" These sequences showcase Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' incredible chemistry and talent as dancers and performers.
The film also includes comedic elements, with Edward Everett Horton and Helen Broderick providing comic relief as the bumbling but well-intentioned characters caught up in the romantic mix-up.
"Top Hat" is celebrated for its glamorous Art Deco sets, exquisite costumes, and the sheer elegance of its production. It captures the essence of the 1930s musicals with its catchy tunes and intricate dance routines.
The film was a major success upon its release and cemented Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as one of the most iconic dance duos in cinema history. "Top Hat" continues to be cherished by audiences for its timeless charm, dazzling performances, and the enduring magic of Astaire and Rogers on the dance floor.
About the artist:
John Mauritz "Moje" Åslund (May 3, 1904, Stockholm, Sweden–January 10, 1968) was a Swedish director, advertising artist, illustrator, and theater decorator.
After finishing school in Uppsala and continuing his studies at the Örebro University of Technology, Åslund studied art and painting in Munich, Germany.
Aslund is the king of colorful and linear images. He outlines faces and characters as if they were stencils, simplified and decorative silhouettes. He manages to convey emotions and expressions through geometric shapes, flat colors and defined lines, preferring primary colors: reds, yellows, blues, and uniform black and white tones.
Even the texts and typefaces become essential and original elements of the composition, adapting to the painted scenes. Aslund paints with simplicity, creating artworks characterized by shapes and their relationships.
Search "Aslund" to see his other works.
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September 26th, 2021
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