''The Littlest Rebel'', 1935 - art by Eric Rohman is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on May 10th, 2021.
''The Littlest Rebel'', 1935 - art by Eric Rohman
A vintage movie poster for ''The Littlest Rebel'', a 1935 American musical comedy-drama film directed by David Butler and starring Shirley Temple in... more
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''The Littlest Rebel'', 1935 - art by Eric Rohman
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A vintage movie poster for ''The Littlest Rebel'', a 1935 American musical comedy-drama film directed by David Butler and starring Shirley Temple in the title role. The film is set during the American Civil War and is known for its combination of historical drama, music, and Shirley Temple's charming performance.
Shirley Temple plays the character of Virgie Cary, the young daughter of a Southern plantation owner, Colonel Cary, portrayed by John Boles. When the Civil War breaks out, Colonel Cary joins the Confederate Army, leaving Virgie and her mother, played by Karen Morley, behind on their plantation. Virgie's life takes a turn when Union soldiers led by Captain Herbert Cary (played by Jack Holt) arrive and take control of the plantation.
The film follows Virgie's efforts to protect her family and her friendship with Captain Cary, who becomes sympathetic to her plight. The story explores themes of loyalty, compassion, and the impact of war on families.
As with many Shirley Temple films, "The Littlest Rebel" features musical and dance numbers, including memorable performances by Shirley Temple herself. One of the film's notable scenes is Shirley Temple's rendition of "Polly Wolly Doodle," which became a popular song of the era.
While the film is set against the backdrop of the Civil War, it is more of a family-friendly and sentimental interpretation of the historical events, and it does not delve deeply into the complexities of the conflict. Instead, it focuses on the resilience and charm of its young star.
"The Littlest Rebel" was successful upon its release and contributed to Shirley Temple's status as a beloved child star of the 1930s. It is remembered for its heartwarming story and Shirley Temple's endearing performance, making it a classic example of family-oriented cinema of its 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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May 10th, 2021