''Chain Lightning'', 1950 - art by Rene Peron is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on January 29th, 2022.
''Chain Lightning'', 1950 - art by Rene Peron
A vintage French movie poster of ''Chain Lightning'', a 1950 American aviation drama film directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Humphrey Bogart,... more
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''Chain Lightning'', 1950 - art by Rene Peron
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A vintage French movie poster of ''Chain Lightning'', a 1950 American aviation drama film directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Humphrey Bogart, Eleanor Parker, and Raymond Massey. The movie is set in the post-World War II era and revolves around the world of aviation and the challenges faced by pilots and engineers in the development of supersonic aircraft.
The film's plot follows the character of Matt Brennan, played by Humphrey Bogart, who is a skilled test pilot working for a major aircraft manufacturing company. Matt is passionate about pushing the boundaries of aviation technology and dreams of developing a supersonic jet that can break the sound barrier. However, his vision is met with skepticism from his superiors and fellow engineers, who doubt the feasibility of such a project.
Matt's determination and ambition lead him to leave his job and start his own aircraft company with the help of a wealthy industrialist, played by Raymond Massey. He is also romantically involved with a dedicated engineer named Joan, portrayed by Eleanor Parker. Together, they face various challenges and obstacles in their quest to develop a groundbreaking supersonic aircraft.
As Matt and his team work tirelessly on the project, they must deal with technical setbacks, financial pressures, and personal sacrifices. The film explores themes of innovation, perseverance, and the risks and rewards of pushing the boundaries of technology and aviation.
"Chain Lightning" is known for its portrayal of the aviation industry during a time of rapid technological advancement, and it features thrilling aerial sequences and aviation-related drama. Humphrey Bogart delivers a charismatic performance as the determined pilot and entrepreneur, and the film offers a glimpse into the post-war era's fascination with aviation progress.
Overall, "Chain Lightning" is a classic film that combines elements of drama, romance, and adventure, set against the backdrop of the aviation world of the 1950s. It remains a notable entry in Humphrey Bogart's filmography and a compelling story for aviation enthusiasts.
About the artist:
René Péron (March 11, 1904, Paris – April 29, 1972, Le Landin, France) was a prolific poster designer and book illustrator from the late 1920s through the 1950s.
Péron designed more than 2,000 cinema posters between 1930 and 1960, including for major films such as "La Belle Marinière" (1932), "King Kong" (1933), "L'Eternel Retour" (1943), "Jour de fête" (1947), "French Cancan" (1954), "And God Created Woman" (1956) and "Spartacus" (1960).
He created posters that hardly go unnoticed, both in color palette and composition. Incredibly balanced scenes amaze these works of art for their bright colors, sharp contrasts, and bold titles. Peron's color selection explores the nuances of red, orange, pink, often creating differences between complementary colors. For example, blue stands out next to orange, yellow lights up, enhancing the overall picture.
Even the style of the titles is made to attract attention: he works on typefaces, often dynamic, other times geometric, or powerfully contoured. Peron's posters are a mixture of realistic faces, more abstract elements, and flashy texts. A superb balance of reality and poetry.
In the 1950s, he also designed numerous novel covers (especially for crime novels) and illustrations for club editions. After 1960, he devoted himself to illustrating children's books.
Search "Peron" to see more of his art.
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January 29th, 2022
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