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Vintage French Movie Poster
The image shows a French movie poster for the classic film, "Roman Holidays", released in France under the title Vacances Romaines. The 1953 romantic comedy stars Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, directed by William Wyler.
Movie Details
Plot: The film follows Princess Ann (Hepburn) who, overwhelmed by her royal duties, escapes her guardians for a day of freedom in Rome. She encounters American reporter Joe Bradley (Peck), who initially sees a chance for an exclusive story but eventually falls in love with her. The story is known for its poignant ending, where duty triumphs over personal feelings, and the pair parts ways at a final press conference.
Significance: This was Audrey Hepburn's first major starring role, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film is celebrated as one of the greatest romantic comedies in cinema history and a classic example of location shooting in Rome.
Poster Art: This striking French poster, created by artist Roger Soubie for the film's initial French release around 1954, utilizes vibrant colors and dynamic compositions to capture the film's romantic and adventurous spirit. It features large, dramatic portraits of the lead actors, Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, dominating the upper half, with Peck looking intensely towards Hepburn. Below them, a smaller, action-packed illustration shows the pair gleefully riding a Vespa scooter through Rome, highlighting the iconic scene that defines their shared freedom, all set against a backdrop featuring landmarks like Castel Sant'Angelo. The bold red title Vacances Romaines (Roman Holiday) cuts across the center, making the design both memorable and iconic.
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The image shows a French movie poster for the classic film, "Roman Holidays", released in France under the title Vacances Romaines. The 1953 romantic comedy stars Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, directed by William Wyler.
Movie Details
Plot: The film follows Princess Ann (Hepburn) who, overwhelmed by her royal duties, escapes her guardians for a day of freedom in Rome. She encounters American reporter Joe Bradley (Peck), who initially sees a chance for an exclusive story but eventually falls in love with her. The story is known for its poignant ending, where duty triumphs over personal feelings, and the pair parts ways at a final press conference.
Significance: This was Audrey Hepburn's first major starring role, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film is celebrated as one of the greatest romantic comedies in cinema history and a classic example of location shooting in Rome.
Poster Art: This striking French poster, created by artist Roger Soubie for the film's initial French release around 1954, utilizes vibrant colors and dynamic compositions to capture the film's romantic and adventurous spirit. It features large, dramatic portraits of the lead actors, Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, dominating the upper half, with Peck looking intensely towards Hepburn. Below them, a smaller, action-packed illustration shows the pair gleefully riding a Vespa scooter through Rome, highlighting the iconic scene that defines their shared freedom, all set against a backdrop featuring landmarks like Castel Sant'Angelo. The bold red title Vacances Romaines (Roman Holiday) cuts across the center, making the design both memorable and iconic.
