''There's No Business Like Show Business, 1954, movie poster painting by Jano

by Retro Movie Posters

Title

''There's No Business Like Show Business, 1954, movie poster painting by Jano

Artist

Retro Movie Posters

Medium

Painting - Movie Posters

Description

Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''There's No Business Like Show Business, a 1954 American musical film directed by Walter Lang and produced by 20th Century Fox. Starring an ensemble cast including Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Mitzi Gaynor, Dan Dailey, and Marilyn Monroe, the film is a lavish and entertaining tribute to the world of show business.

Set in the glamorous world of vaudeville and musical theater, the film follows the ups and downs of the Donahue family, a talented and ambitious show business clan. Ethel Merman stars as Molly Donahue, the matriarch of the family, with Dan Dailey playing her husband, Terry, and Donald O'Connor, Mitzi Gaynor, and Johnnie Ray portraying their children, Tim, Katy, and Steve.

Marilyn Monroe appears in a supporting role as Vicky Parker, a sultry nightclub singer who becomes romantically involved with one of the Donahue sons. Monroe's performance adds a touch of star power to the film, showcasing her singing and dancing talents in memorable musical numbers.

"There's No Business Like Show Business" is distinguished by its catchy musical numbers, including the titular song, written by Irving Berlin, which has become a classic of American popular music. The film features elaborate dance routines, lavish costumes, and vibrant Technicolor cinematography, creating a visually stunning homage to the world of entertainment.

Beyond its musical numbers, the film also explores themes of family, love, and the pursuit of fame and success. As the Donahue family navigates the challenges of show business, they must confront their own personal struggles and reconcile their ambitions with their desire for happiness and fulfillment.

With its star-studded cast, toe-tapping musical numbers, and glamorous production values, "There's No Business Like Show Business" remains a beloved classic of Hollywood musical cinema. While it may not be considered among Marilyn Monroe's most iconic roles, her presence adds an extra layer of glamour and allure to the film, ensuring its enduring popularity with audiences around the world.

Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.

About the artist:

Francisco Fernández-Zarza Pérez (1922, Madrid – May 12, 1992), better known as "Jano," was a Spanish film poster artist, one of the most highly regarded of his time along with Soligó and Macario Quibus, aka "Mac."

The large number of artworks created by Fernando Zarza, known as "Jano," makes it complex to define the unitary aspects of his style. Lively, dynamic, and with intricate compositions, Jano is one of the favorite designers in the panorama of Spanish cinema. He created movie posters that are realistic and photographic and others more caricatured; he realized sensual female portraits but also conceptual images, characterized by few elements and characters.

What strikes you when you look at one of his works is the feeling of movement, dynamism, the vitality of his compositions. Scenes, settings, and protagonists fit together following different directives and vanishing points. The chaos of elements and colors makes Jano's posters a loud set of faces. But in this chaos, there is life, true action.

During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, Jano worked as an illustrator for Republican magazines, which caused him to be imprisoned. In the 1950s, he worked as a comic book cover artist for publishers such as "Dollar." However, his skill in film advertising made him the preferred poster artist for many Spanish studios.

In 2006, Montserrat published a book featuring 221 actors painted by Jano. In 2014, an exhibition was held in his honor titled "Jano Movie Faces, 20 Posters to Remember". He also taught painting courses at the University of Madrid.

Search "Jano" to see other art.

Uploaded

October 27th, 2022

Embed

Share

Tags