''The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo'', 1935 - art by Anselmo Ballester is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on September 21st, 2021.
''The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo'', 1935 - art by Anselmo Ballester
A vintage movie poster of ''The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo'',a 1935 British comedy film directed by Stephen Roberts. The film is known for... more
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''The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo'', 1935 - art by Anselmo Ballester
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A vintage movie poster of ''The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo'',a 1935 British comedy film directed by Stephen Roberts. The film is known for its humorous and lighthearted take on gambling and the antics of its lead character, played by Ronald Colman. Here's a brief description of the film:
Plot:
The story follows the adventures of a charming and somewhat eccentric Englishman named Mike Donovan, played by Ronald Colman. Mike is a compulsive gambler who is renowned for his luck at the gambling tables. He is a regular visitor to the famous Casino de Monte Carlo in Monaco.
Mike's gambling exploits lead him to a winning streak at the casino, where he amasses a considerable fortune. His success at the roulette tables earns him the nickname "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." However, Mike's luck begins to run out, and he finds himself facing financial ruin.
In an attempt to regain his lost fortune, Mike becomes involved in various comedic schemes and misadventures, including attempting to steal a valuable necklace and impersonating a Russian prince. Along the way, he encounters a series of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman named Cynthia, played by Joan Bennett.
Themes:
"The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo" is a classic comedy that revolves around the theme of gambling and its humorous consequences. It explores the allure of chance and the risks associated with compulsive gambling.
Ronald Colman's performance as the charming and roguish Mike Donovan is a highlight of the film. His character's witty and carefree attitude adds to the comedic elements of the story.
The film captures the glamour and excitement of the Casino de Monte Carlo, providing a visually appealing backdrop for the narrative. It also incorporates elements of mistaken identity and romantic intrigue.
Overall, "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo" is a lighthearted and entertaining comedy that offers a humorous glimpse into the world of gambling and the unpredictable nature of luck.
About the artist:
Anselmo Ballester (1897–1974) was a noted Italian painter and film poster designer from Rome. He was the son of Federico Ballester (Rome, 1868–1926), a painter of Spanish origins. Inspired by his father's artistic endeavors growing up, Anselmo completed his first works at 15.
After attending the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, he specialized in film advertising for the most important silent film production houses. He created posters and other advertising material for CINES, Caesar Film, and numerous other studios.
In his studio in Rome, via della Croce 50a (then via della Passeggiata Ripetta 19), he spent almost 50 years creating thousands of sketches for playbills and paintings for film posters. He went on to form the design company BCM along with two other prominent Italian poster artists, Alfredo Capitani and Luigi Martinati
The movie posters Ballester created between the 1930s and 1950s showcased his unique painting style using tempera medium and bold colors. They typically featured one or two significant characters. His style is reminiscent of pulp fiction covers and, like the best cinema advertisements, were infused with intrigue, conflict, and passion. His works were uncomplicated yet rich in detail, a techniqe and style he himself describes:
"To become a creator of film posters ... it is necessary to study passionately, always to draw and paint everything from the truth. Then you can let your imagination run free. Whether you are creating a work of art, or a more humble advertising poster, you must be able to attract the interest of the public, to satisfy both the most refined people and the roughest, who are the majority."
From a stylistic and compositional point of view, Alfredo Ballester began by drawing inspiration from the advertising posters of Art Nouveau, and then he defined his personal code. The painter exhibited a common layout in his movie posters: the actor or actress beautifully portrayed in the foreground, and one or two scenes from the film in the background.
To achieve this result, he used a methodical technique, making numerous sketches of the project only after having the best two selected by the client, he devoted himself to the final painting, strictly handmade.
Ballester's color palette, however, was his greatest talent. The artist used colors expressively, as a tool to convey emotions. The portraits of the stars were extremely realistic but often colored with unnatural hues such as pinks or intense light blues. Ballester illustrated his characters with colors capable of conveying the range of feelings transmitted by the film.
He was written about in "Anselmo Ballester: the Origins of the Film Poster," published by the University of Parma, Study Center and Communication Archive in 1981. In addition, Dave Kerr made extensive use of his images in his 2003 book, "Italian Film Posters, "published by The Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Permanent collections of his work are displayed at the University of Parma, Communication Studies Center and Archive (CSAC) and the Cinema Museum in Brush, Montecosaro.
To see more of his posters search by his last name.
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