''In the Days of Buffalo Bill'', 1922 - art by Eric Rohman

A vintage Swedish movie poster of ''In the Days of Buffalo Bill'', a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Edward Laemmle. The film is a... more

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Title

''In the Days of Buffalo Bill'', 1922 - art by Eric Rohman

Artist

Movie World Posters

Medium

Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

Description

A vintage Swedish movie poster of ''In the Days of Buffalo Bill'', a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Edward Laemmle. The film is a fictionalized account of the life and adventures of the famous American frontiersman and showman, Buffalo Bill Cody.

Plot:
The film's narrative is centered around the character of Buffalo Bill Cody, portrayed by Roy Stewart. It takes inspiration from the real-life experiences and exploits of Buffalo Bill but also incorporates fictional elements for dramatic effect.

The film follows Buffalo Bill's life from his early days as a buffalo hunter and scout for the U.S. Army through his transition into show business, where he becomes a prominent figure in Wild West shows and traveling exhibitions. It portrays his interactions with Native American tribes, his skills as a sharpshooter, and his various adventures on the American frontier.

Throughout the film, Buffalo Bill is depicted as a heroic figure who embodies the spirit of the American West. The narrative explores themes of adventure, frontier life, and the blending of reality and spectacle in the entertainment industry.

Notable Elements:

Roy Stewart's Portrayal: Roy Stewart takes on the role of Buffalo Bill Cody, portraying the legendary figure with charisma and authenticity.

Silent Film Era: "In the Days of Buffalo Bill" is a product of the silent film era, featuring intertitles to convey dialogue and narration.

Frontier Themes: The film captures the rugged and adventurous spirit of the American frontier during the late 19th century.

Historical and Dramatic Elements: While based on the real-life figure of Buffalo Bill, the film incorporates dramatic storytelling to create a fictionalized narrative.

Cultural Significance: The film reflects the fascination of the era with Wild West shows and the mythos of the American West.

"In the Days of Buffalo Bill" is a silent Western film that pays tribute to the legendary frontiersman and showman Buffalo Bill Cody. It offers a blend of historical elements and dramatic storytelling, providing a glimpse into the frontier culture and entertainment of the time.

About the artist:

Eric Wilhelm Rohman (May 18, 1891, Nyköping, Sweden— Jan. 6, 1949, Stockholm) was a Swedish illustrator and advertising artist.

The crisp and essential style of Rohman is striking in his movie posters. His traits are well outlined and sharp and give life to the characters; he uses few colors and is never too loud, he has a great originality in managing the composition and the construction of space.

The Swedish artist creates movie posters that are caricatured and powerful in the representation, with high graphic settings. He depicts essential backgrounds of cities, apartment interiors, airplanes, bars, or simple backgrounds with geometric patterns. Rohman's posters attract the audience's attention creating curious scenes, geometric and coherent in the narrative but never static. That never gets boring.

He was raised in Helsingborg, where he discovered a passion for drawing and acting after his undergraduate education. To satisfy his newfound craving, he spent years studying under Swedish painter and illustrator Carl Wilhelmson at the Gothenburg Academy of the Arts. He took side work creating advertising illustrations for newspapers to pay his tuition. He also designed and drew several book covers and books.

Rohman had a brother who managed a large chain of theaters, which needed a constant supply of original art for film posters. Rohman then began working for his brother, which launched his career as a poster designer. In 1921 he was the only person in Sweden who worked full-time creating poster illustrations.

However, to fulfill the theater's demand, he had to work quickly. As a result, he designed four or five posters every week. But he was nonetheless generally still able to bring out the essential details of the film and its actors to express the essence of a film's theme.

Search "Rohman" to see more of his art.

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September 19th, 2021