''More Than a Secretary'', 1936 - art by Eric Rohman is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on September 21st, 2021.
''More Than a Secretary'', 1936 - art by Eric Rohman
A vintage movie poster of ''More Than a Secretary'', a 1936 romantic comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green. The film stars Jean Arthur and George... more
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''More Than a Secretary'', 1936 - art by Eric Rohman
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A vintage movie poster of ''More Than a Secretary'', a 1936 romantic comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green. The film stars Jean Arthur and George Brent in the lead roles and is known for its witty and charming portrayal of a workplace romance. Here's a brief description of the film:
Plot:
The story revolves around the character of Carol Baldwin, played by Jean Arthur, who is a talented and efficient secretary working at the law firm of Ronson & Emmerich. She is dedicated to her job and highly respected for her skills.
David Emmerich, portrayed by George Brent, is one of the senior partners at the law firm. He is initially impressed by Carol's professional abilities but doesn't pay much attention to her personally. However, as they spend more time together in the office, their relationship begins to change.
Carol and David start to develop romantic feelings for each other, but their workplace dynamics create complications. David is engaged to another woman, and Carol must navigate her emotions while maintaining her professionalism.
As the story unfolds, the film explores the challenges and humorous situations that arise as Carol and David's relationship evolves. It delves into themes of love, work-life balance, and the complexities of office romances.
Themes:
"More Than a Secretary" is a classic romantic comedy that touches on themes of love in the workplace and the idea that a person's value goes beyond their job title. The film highlights the tension between professional responsibilities and personal emotions, as well as the comedic aspects of navigating such situations.
Jean Arthur's performance as Carol Baldwin is a standout, showcasing her trademark wit and charm. The film captures the spirit of romantic comedies of the era, with snappy dialogue and lighthearted humor.
While the film's plot may be familiar in the context of workplace romances, "More Than a Secretary" is remembered for its engaging characters and the chemistry between Jean Arthur and George Brent.
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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September 21st, 2021
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