Roman Holiday (1953) – posters

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1953, Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, posters, Roman Holiday, William Wyler

One of the most romantic films of the 1950’s, “Roman Holiday” marked the debut of Audrey Hepburn in Hollywood. She was the Princess, similarly to Grace Kelly (who was born in 1929, like A. Hepburn). Audrey and Gregory Peck had great chemistry and the direction of William Wyler was also very important. “Roman Holiday” was a personal favourite film of his. But I think that the script, written by Dalton Trumbo, added to the high quality of this motion picture. The film was shot in Rome and that is why the posters that promote the film also promote Rome as a holiday destination.

Secret Beyond the Door (1947) – posters

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1947, Fritz Lang, Joan Bennett, posters, Secret Beyond the Door, Sir Michael Redgrave

“Secret Beyond the Door” is an interesting film noir. Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave are excellent in this production of the late 40’s, directed by Fritz Lang, who was one of the masters of the noir style in cinema.

The Maltese Falcon (1941) – posters

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1941, Humphrey Bogart, John Huston, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, posters, Sydney Greenstreet, The Maltese Falcon

The first major film noir, “The Maltese Falcon” was directed by John Huston and it starred Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet. It was one of the top films of the 1940’s and it’s still very popular among the movie goers. Some posters emphasize the fascination for the infamous bird.

The Painted Veil (1934) – posters and lobby cards

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1934, George Brent, Greta Garbo, Herbert Marshall, posters, The Painted Veil

“The Painted Veil” is one of my favourite films with Greta Garbo. She looks exquisite and plays very well her complex role. Herbert Marshall and George Brent are two elegant actors, too, and they fit as Garbo’s partners. The posters and lobby cards are also very nice.

 

 

Leave Her to Heaven (1945) – posters

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1945, Cornel Wilde, Gene Tierney, Jeanne Crain, Leave Her to Heaven, posters

Posters from one of Gene Tierney’s most wonderful films. “Leave Her to Heaven” is a color film in the noir style, with Gene in the leading role of a beautiful, evil, vengeful and disturbed young woman.

Charade (1963) – posters

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1963, Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charade, posters, Stanley Donen

Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant starred in a great film, “Charade”, which was directed by Stanley Donen, even if the production resembles the Hitchcockian style. “Charade” is a wonderful film, full of suspense and action scenes, but it is also a comedy. I enjoyed it very much and I saw it several times. Audrey and Cary are nice together and the costumes designed by Hubert de Givenchy are also iconic.

Trouble in Paradise (1932) – posters

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1932, Ernst Lubitsch, Herbert Marshall, Kay Francis, Miriam Hopkins, posters, Trouble in Paradise

“Trouble in Paradise” is another great comedy made by Ernst Lubitsch. This pre-code film starred Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis. The costumes and sets were in the Art Deco style.

Design for Living (1933) – posters

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1933, Design for Living, Ernst Lubitsch, Fredric March, Gary Cooper, Miriam Hopkins, posters

One of the best comedies of Ernst Lubitsch and one of the last pre-code films, “Design for Living” had a remarkable trio of great actors, Gary Cooper, Fredric March and Miriam Hopkins.

Humoresque (1946) – posters

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1946, Humoresque, Jean Negulesco, Joan Crawford, John Garfield, posters

Directed by Jean Negulesco, “Humoresque” is one of the great performances offered by Joan Crawford. Her co-star was another fine actor, John Garfield (best known for “The Postman Always Rings Twice”). Here are a few posters, most of them emphasizing the famous scene in which Crawford’s character commits suicide by throwing herself into the sea.

 

Gilda (1946) – posters

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1946, Gilda, Glenn Ford, posters, Rita Hayworth

Posters for one of the greatest film noirs in cinema history, “Gilda”, with Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford.