''The Man in the Shadow'', 1957, by Bruno Rehak is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on November 5th, 2022.
''The Man in the Shadow'', 1957, by Bruno Rehak
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Man in the Shadow'', a 1957 British-American crime drama film directed by Michael Gordon. The... more
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''The Man in the Shadow'', 1957, by Bruno Rehak
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Man in the Shadow'', a 1957 British-American crime drama film directed by Michael Gordon. The film stars Jeff Chandler and Orson Welles in prominent roles and is a tense and atmospheric thriller.
The story follows Martin Blair (Jeff Chandler), an American living in London who finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger. Blair becomes entangled with a group of criminals led by Laurence Gerard (Orson Welles), who is a ruthless and enigmatic figure. Gerard kidnaps Blair's wife, and to secure her release, Blair must cooperate with the criminals in carrying out their sinister plans.
"The Man in the Shadow" is known for its suspenseful and mysterious plot, as well as its portrayal of London's seedy underworld. Orson Welles delivers a compelling performance as Gerard, exuding an air of menace and cunning. Jeff Chandler's portrayal of Blair showcases his ability to convey tension and desperation as he tries to outmaneuver the criminals and save his wife.
The film explores themes of betrayal, manipulation, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. It keeps the audience guessing as it unfolds a complex narrative with unexpected twists and turns.
While "The Man in the Shadow" may not be as well-known as some of Orson Welles' other works, it is a solid and gripping crime drama that benefits from the performances of its two lead actors. The film's atmospheric cinematography and tense storyline contribute to its reputation as a suspenseful and engaging thriller, making it a notable entry in the filmography of both Jeff Chandler and Orson Welles.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed. It thereby closely recreates the original painting used for the poster. As practically all those original paintings have been lost, a recreation attempts to display the original art before the movie studios added descriptive text. See also our collection "Movie Poster Base Paintings."
About the artist:
Bruno Rehak (1910–1977) was a German painter and graphic artist. After graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague in 1935, he began painting and designing movie posters.
Rehak's style in his movie posters is variegated and eclectic, capable of combining different influences and attitudes. During his career, Rehak created posters with a hyper-realistic style, extremely detailed portraits, and others more similar to vignettes and caricatures. He pays enormous attention to the representation of emotions and feelings in the faces of the protagonists, making his work particularly expressive.
Rehak also created titles with appealing graphics. They were capable of restoring, with typography, the mood of the cinematographic masterpiece they advertised.
Search for "Rehak" to see his other works.
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November 5th, 2022
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