''The Misfits'', 1961 - art by Roger Soubie is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on January 29th, 2022.
''The Misfits'', 1961 - art by Roger Soubie
A vintage French movie poster of ''The Misfits'', a 1961 American drama film directed by John Huston and written by Arthur Miller. The movie is... more
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''The Misfits'', 1961 - art by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''The Misfits'', a 1961 American drama film directed by John Huston and written by Arthur Miller. The movie is notable for several reasons, including its star-studded cast and the fact that it marked the final film appearances of two Hollywood legends, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe.
The film is set in the Nevada desert and revolves around a group of misfit characters who are brought together by their shared sense of alienation and disillusionment with society. The central character, Roslyn Taber, played by Marilyn Monroe, is a recently divorced woman who becomes romantically involved with an aging cowboy named Gay Langland, played by Clark Gable. The other members of the misfit group include Guido, a mechanic played by Eli Wallach, and Perce, a rodeo rider played by Montgomery Clift.
As the story unfolds, the characters grapple with their own personal demons and confront the harsh realities of life in the unforgiving desert. Roslyn's beauty and innocence attract the attention of the men, leading to conflicts and tensions among the group. The film explores themes of loneliness, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems indifferent and cruel.
"The Misfits" is known for its powerful performances, particularly by its iconic stars, Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable. It was also significant for being a departure from the glamorous roles Monroe was known for, as she portrayed a more complex and vulnerable character. Unfortunately, both Monroe and Gable faced personal challenges during the filming, and their performances are often seen as reflecting some of the real-life struggles they were going through at the time.
Despite its troubled production, "The Misfits" has been praised for its portrayal of the human condition and the sense of alienation felt by its characters. The film has gained a reputation as a classic of American cinema and is remembered as a poignant and thought-provoking work. It serves as a fitting farewell to two Hollywood legends and is a testament to the talent of its cast and crew.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and lived in Granville, France after World War II. He began his career by drawing magazine covers and advertising posters for railway companies, car manufacturers, and travel agencies. During his long career as an artist, Soubie created nearly 2,000 film posters, many of which are highly celebrated.
His style is always characterized by lively brushstrokes, attentive to tones, shadows, and transparencies in this wide variety of genres, scenes, and characters. The skin of his actresses, their swathing dresses, look like shining silk designed by a Renaissance painter.
The lines are realistic and traditional: the movie stars are depicted with their distinctive features, almost lifelike, but the composition makes his design genuinely original. Soubie’s protagonists are sometimes centered in the middle of the scene. Other posters may have them inserted in frames or articulated between numerous words and titles with different fonts. Soubie’s movie posters are dynamic. Like an engaging movie, always in motion.
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January 29th, 2022