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''Gypsy'', 1962 - art by Angelo Cesselon
A vintage movie poster of ''Gypsy'', a 1962 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and based on the 1959 Broadway musical of the... more
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''Gypsy'', 1962 - art by Angelo Cesselon
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A vintage movie poster of ''Gypsy'', a 1962 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and based on the 1959 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the memoirs of famous burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. The film is known for its energetic musical numbers and the iconic performance of its lead actress.
The story follows the life of Rose Hovick, portrayed by Rosalind Russell, a relentless and domineering stage mother who pushes her two daughters, Louise (Natalie Wood) and June (Diane Pace and later Suzanne Cupito), into show business. The film chronicles their journey from vaudeville to burlesque and ultimately to stardom.
"Gypsy" is celebrated for its musical sequences, including memorable songs like "Let Me Entertain You," "Everything's Coming Up Roses," and "Together (Wherever We Go)." The film features elaborate dance numbers and showcases the talents of the cast.
Rosalind Russell delivers a dynamic and Emmy-nominated performance as Rose, capturing the character's ambition and complex relationships with her daughters. Natalie Wood's portrayal of Louise, who transforms from a shy and overlooked child into the famous burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee, earned her critical acclaim.
The film received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, and Best Costume Design. While it didn't win any Oscars, "Gypsy" remains a beloved classic in the musical film genre.
"Gypsy" is celebrated for its exploration of ambition, the price of fame, and the dynamics within a stage family. It captures the essence of the vaudeville and burlesque eras, and its musical numbers are still appreciated by audiences today.
Overall, "Gypsy" is a lively and entertaining musical film that continues to be remembered for its performances, music, and its portrayal of the fascinating and tumultuous world of show business.
About the artist:
Angelo Cesselon (Feb. 17, 1922 - Sept. 26, 1992) was an Italian poster painter born in Cinto Caomaggiore, Veneto. His art style became noted for its vibrant chromatic mixtures and original compositions. In addition, he had the striking ability to identify the psychology of a face and paint it using a rich artistic expression.
Cesselon began painting in the traditional 19th-century Venetian style from an early age. However, he became interested in contemporary art after his family moved to Rome. As a result, he began visiting the city's many art and graphic studios.
After World War II he designed posters for cinema studios, where he worked on all stages of poster production, from the initial draft to the completed poster. His preferred style, which he called the "spirit of the film," depicted only one large image, often a portrait, instead of the typical collage of many small images. Along with other Italian poster designers from the 1940s through the 1970s, he introduced new expressive methods that changed the look and feel of movie posters.
Cesselon also was known for his graphic design skill in the form of magazine and newspaper illustrations. In 1955, he was awarded the Italian Spiga Cambellotti prize for being the best cinematographic painter of the year. After winning another international award in 1958, his portrait work gained worldwide recognition. He was commissioned to paint portraits of many famous and influential personalities, including Italian President Giovanni Gronchi, Pope John XXIII, and Pope John Paul II.
As a portraitist for film stars into the 1970s, he worked directly with Gina Lollobrigida, Marilyn Monroe, Vittorio Gassman, and Totò. His work also led to collaborations with several major film studios in Europe and America, painting many of Hollywood's major stars.
He died in Velletri, Italy, in 1992. A book was published about his work in 1999: "Angelo Cesselon, Cinema Painter: A love story, Original cinematographic sketches: 1945-1975 ."
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June 1st, 2021
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