''Kitty'', 1945 - art by Heinze Schulz-Neudamm is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on September 21st, 2021.
''Kitty'', 1945 - art by Heinze Schulz-Neudamm
A vintage movie poster of ''Kitty'', a 1945 drama film directed by Mitchell Leisen. The film is based on the novel Consequences by George Paston and... more
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''Kitty'', 1945 - art by Heinze Schulz-Neudamm
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A vintage movie poster of ''Kitty'', a 1945 drama film directed by Mitchell Leisen. The film is based on the novel "Consequences" by George Paston and features a compelling performance by its lead actress, Paulette Goddard. Here's a brief description of the film:
Plot:
The story is set in London during the late 18th century and follows the life of Kitty, played by Paulette Goddard. Kitty is a young and spirited woman who works as a barmaid in a tavern owned by her father. Despite her humble background, she aspires to rise above her station in life and find true love.
Kitty's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and falls in love with a handsome and charming highwayman named Captain Jerry Jackson, portrayed by Ray Milland. Their romance is passionate, but it becomes complicated when Jerry is captured and sentenced to death for his criminal activities.
Desperate to save Jerry, Kitty seeks the help of the influential and wealthy Lord Lethington, played by Patric Knowles. Lord Lethington is infatuated with Kitty and offers to help save Jerry in exchange for her affection.
As Kitty grapples with her feelings for both men and the moral choices she must make, the film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations.
Themes:
"Kitty" is a romantic drama that delves into themes of love and class distinctions in 18th-century England. It portrays the challenges faced by a young woman from a lower social class who finds herself entangled in a love triangle with a highwayman and a wealthy aristocrat.
Paulette Goddard delivers a strong and emotive performance as Kitty, capturing the character's determination and vulnerability. The film's romantic storyline and moral dilemmas are central to the narrative, with Kitty torn between her love for Jerry and her desire for a better life with Lord Lethington.
The film also provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time, including the stark differences in social class and the limited options available to women in the 18th century.
"Kitty" is a period drama that combines elements of romance, melodrama, and moral conflict, making it an engaging and emotionally charged film.
About the artist:
Heinz Schulz-Neudamm (1899–1969) was a German graphic designer and illustrator, best known for designing film posters. He designed one of the world’s most valuable posters for the film "Metropolis" (1927).
As a staff designer for motion picture publicity at Universum-Film Aktiengesellschaft (UFA,) he earned notoriety among the many German poster designers who created memorable graphics from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Schulz-Neudamm's style is unmistakable and popular, due to the fame of some of his movie posters, first and foremost the avant-garde Fritz Lang's "Metropolis." His portraits are realistic and, at the same time graphic novel-like, thanks to the unnatural but intense use of colors. He does not use a methodical modulation of tones or chiaroscuro: the colors are plain, defined, without smudging. The effect is precise, the balance between flashy titles and elegant scenes is impeccable.
Even the famous poster of "Metropolis," a veritable tribute to New York, is a lithograph that expresses a look towards the future. The great buildings of the city shine with a luminous and electric tension, reminiscent of the energetic cities represented by the Futurists and of the exasperated forms of German Expressionism.
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September 21st, 2021
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