''The Wedding Night'', 1935 - art by John Aslund is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on September 26th, 2021.
''The Wedding Night'', 1935 - art by John Aslund
A vintage movie poster of ''The Wedding Night'', a 1935 American drama film directed by King Vidor. The film explores themes of love, marriage, and... more
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''The Wedding Night'', 1935 - art by John Aslund
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''The Wedding Night'', a 1935 American drama film directed by King Vidor. The film explores themes of love, marriage, and redemption and features the talents of its lead actors, Gary Cooper and Anna Sten.
The story of "The Wedding Night" follows the character of Tony Barrett, played by Gary Cooper, a struggling novelist who returns to his rural hometown with his wife, Manya Novak (played by Anna Sten), a Polish immigrant. Tony and Manya's marriage is strained due to their cultural differences and financial struggles. Tony's old flame, Dora (played by Helen Vinson), resurfaces, complicating matters further. As the story unfolds, the characters confront their pasts and grapple with their desires and responsibilities.
Key elements of "The Wedding Night" include:
Gary Cooper's Performance: Gary Cooper delivers a nuanced and compelling performance as Tony Barrett, a writer searching for meaning in his life.
Anna Sten's Role: Anna Sten, a Ukrainian-born actress, plays the role of Manya Novak, a character who represents the immigrant experience and the challenges of adaptation in a new country.
Themes of Love and Redemption: The film explores themes of love, redemption, and second chances in the context of complicated relationships.
Rural Setting: "The Wedding Night" is set in a rural American town, which provides a contrast to the urban settings often seen in Hollywood films of the era.
King Vidor's Direction: The film benefits from the direction of King Vidor, a renowned filmmaker known for his ability to capture emotional depth and realism in his work.
While "The Wedding Night" may not be as widely remembered as some other classic films of the 1930s, it remains a notable entry in the drama genre. The film's exploration of love, marriage, and personal growth, as well as the performances of Gary Cooper and Anna Sten, contribute to its status as a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant drama.
About the artist:
John Mauritz "Moje" Åslund (May 3, 1904, Stockholm, Sweden–January 10, 1968) was a Swedish director, advertising artist, illustrator, and theater decorator.
After finishing school in Uppsala and continuing his studies at the Örebro University of Technology, Åslund studied art and painting in Munich, Germany.
Aslund is the king of colorful and linear images. He outlines faces and characters as if they were stencils, simplified and decorative silhouettes. He manages to convey emotions and expressions through geometric shapes, flat colors and defined lines, preferring primary colors: reds, yellows, blues, and uniform black and white tones.
Even the texts and typefaces become essential and original elements of the composition, adapting to the painted scenes. Aslund paints with simplicity, creating artworks characterized by shapes and their relationships.
Search "Aslund" to see his other works.
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September 26th, 2021
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