''Night Song'', 1947 - art by Nicola Simbari is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on February 9th, 2022.
''Night Song'', 1947 - art by Nicola Simbari
A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Night Song'', a 1947 American drama film directed by John Cromwell. The movie stars Dana Andrews as Dan, a blind... more
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''Night Song'', 1947 - art by Nicola Simbari
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Night Song'', a 1947 American drama film directed by John Cromwell. The movie stars Dana Andrews as Dan, a blind pianist, and Merle Oberon as Cathy, a wealthy woman who becomes his muse and love interest. The film is known for its romantic and melodramatic storyline, as well as its exploration of the challenges and prejudices faced by a blind musician in the post-World War II era.
The plot revolves around Dan, a talented pianist who lost his sight during the war. Despite his blindness, he continues to pursue his passion for music, performing in a nightclub. One night, he meets Cathy, a beautiful and wealthy woman who becomes captivated by his musical talent and personality. The two form a deep emotional connection, and their relationship evolves into a romantic one.
As their love story unfolds, "Night Song" explores themes of love, acceptance, and the transformative power of music. It also delves into the societal barriers and prejudices that Dan faces as a blind man trying to make his mark in the music industry and gain acceptance from Cathy's upper-class family.
The film features beautiful music and performances by Dana Andrews, who had to learn how to convincingly portray a blind pianist, and Merle Oberon, whose character undergoes significant growth as she learns to look beyond appearances and appreciate the inner qualities of Dan.
"Night Song" is a heartfelt and emotional drama that reflects the challenges and triumphs of its characters. It is remembered for its touching portrayal of love overcoming adversity and for its exploration of the power of art and music in connecting people.
About the poster artist:
Nicola Simbari (July 13, 1927 - December 11, 2012) was an Italian painter and movie poster artist.
Simbari was raised in Rome, where his father was an architect for the Vatican. By the time he was 13, Rome's art masterpieces had impressed him to the extent that he decided to study art. He then enrolled at the Accademia Delle Belle Arti.
When he was 22, he opened his first studio in Rome, on the Via Babuino. He later had his first one-man show in the Asterisco Gallery in Rome. He also designed sets for the musical Tarantella Napolitana, for which he received a national prize. That led to his first one-man show in London.
During the 1950's he produced many posters for Italian film studios. However, according to his widow, "he never made this side of his vast talent public." Although creating dynamic film posters using his talent as a fine artist was part of his artistic life, she said, he had a family to look after: "his mother, his sick father, and two young sisters . . . eventually, he decided to dedicate his Magic to his Painting !!" After the 1950s, he cut back on doing more posters with a few exceptions, such as one for "The Royal Ballet," a British production.
His work gave a distinct style with impressions of life, nature, and the Mediterranean coast, whether for general painting or film posters. They added a tonal quality to much of his work through vivid colors, adding a sense of light and energy. He also painted with a palette knife, adding depth to the images.
While his original film posters are rare, his non-cinema-related works are located in numerous museums and private and corporate collections worldwide.
He suffered several strokes in the 1990s, which prevented him from continuing painting. Simbari died on December 11, 2012, in Frascati, Lazio, Italy.
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February 9th, 2022
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