''When Knighthood Was in Flower'', 1922 - art by Eric Rohman is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on April 18th, 2021.
''When Knighthood Was in Flower'', 1922 - art by Eric Rohman
A vintage movie poster reprint of ''When Knighthood Was in Flower'', a 1922 American silent historical drama film directed by Robert G. Vignola,... more
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''When Knighthood Was in Flower'', 1922 - art by Eric Rohman
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''When Knighthood Was in Flower'', a 1922 American silent historical drama film directed by Robert G. Vignola, starring Marion Davies in the lead role. The film is a romantic costume drama set in 16th-century England and is known for its lavish production and Marion Davies' performance.
Here are some key elements of the film:
Mary Tudor (Marion Davies): Marion Davies plays Mary Tudor, the younger sister of King Henry VIII of England. She is depicted as a spirited and romantic character who becomes entangled in political intrigue and forbidden love.
Historical Drama: "When Knighthood Was in Flower" is set against the backdrop of Tudor England, a period known for its political upheaval and tumultuous royal marriages. The film explores the power struggles and romantic entanglements of the era.
Forbidden Love: The film's central plot revolves around Mary Tudor's love for Charles Brandon, the Duke of Suffolk (played by Forrest Stanley). Their romance is considered forbidden due to differences in social status and political complications.
Lavish Production: The film is celebrated for its opulent production values, elaborate costumes, and grand set designs. The visual splendor of the film contributes to its appeal.
Marion Davies' Performance: Marion Davies' portrayal of Mary Tudor received praise for her charismatic and engaging performance. Her on-screen presence and charm were key to the film's success.
Romance and Intrigue: "When Knighthood Was in Flower" combines elements of romance, historical intrigue, and political drama. The film weaves a narrative of love and betrayal within the royal court.
Adaptation: The film is based on a novel of the same name by Charles Major and had previously been adapted into a successful Broadway play. Marion Davies' success in the role of Mary Tudor on stage contributed to her casting in the film.
Popular Reception: "When Knighthood Was in Flower" was a commercial success and solidified Marion Davies' status as a popular leading actress of her time. The film's romantic and historical themes resonated with audiences.
While "When Knighthood Was in Flower" is not as well-remembered today as some other silent films of its era, it remains notable for its role in Marion Davies' career and its contribution to the genre of romantic costume dramas. The film's combination of historical drama, romance, and Marion Davies' performance made it a popular and memorable production of the silent film era.
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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April 18th, 2021