''Kiss Me Kate'', 1953 - art by Roger Soubie is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on May 11th, 2021.
''Kiss Me Kate'', 1953 - art by Roger Soubie
A vintage reprint of the movie poster for ''Kiss Me Kate'', a 1953 American musical film directed by George Sidney. It is known for being a lively... more
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''Kiss Me Kate'', 1953 - art by Roger Soubie
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A vintage reprint of the movie poster for ''Kiss Me Kate'', a 1953 American musical film directed by George Sidney. It is known for being a lively and colorful adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, which was itself inspired by William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." The film blends elements of musical comedy and backstage drama.
The story of "Kiss Me Kate" revolves around a theatrical production of "The Taming of the Shrew." It follows the backstage and on-stage antics of the cast and crew as they prepare and perform the play. The film features a complex and humorous plot that mirrors the romantic and tempestuous relationships among the characters in "The Taming of the Shrew."
The film stars Howard Keel as Fred Graham, the actor playing Petruchio, and Kathryn Grayson as Lilli Vanessi, the actress portraying Katherine. The real-life tension between the two actors spills onto the stage, creating comedic and dramatic situations. The supporting cast includes Ann Miller and Tommy Rall, who play a pair of secondary characters involved in a romantic subplot.
"Kiss Me Kate" is known for its energetic musical numbers, including "Too Darn Hot" and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare," which are performed with enthusiasm by the cast. The film's choreography and dance sequences are particularly memorable, showcasing the talents of the performers.
The film's backstage drama and humor provide a meta-narrative that complements the Shakespearean play-within-a-play. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of relationships, both on and off the stage.
"Kiss Me Kate" received critical acclaim upon its release and won Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. It is considered one of the classic musical films of the 1950s, known for its entertaining performances, catchy songs, and vibrant production design. The film continues to be appreciated by fans of musical cinema for its lively and spirited adaptation of a beloved Broadway show.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and moved to 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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May 11th, 2021
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