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Vintage French Movie Poster
The image shows a vintage French movie poster for Walt Disney's Cendrillon (Cinderella), which was originally released in 1950. This classic animated film was a critical and commercial success that reinvigorated the Disney studio's finances after the challenges of the 1940s.
Movie Details
Original Release: The American film premiered on February 15, 1950. The French release followed on December 22, 1950, in Paris.
Production: It was the 12th animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Productions and was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and Wilfred Jackson.
Story Origin: The film is based on the 1697 fairy tale "Cendrillon" by French author Charles Perrault.
Significance: Cinderella is often credited with saving the Disney studio from potential bankruptcy, as its massive success generated the cash flow necessary to finance future films and build Disneyland. The film was added to the United States National Film Registry in 2018 for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Poster Art
The poster you see was designed by the artist Boris Grinsson, who was known for creating posters for Disney films of that era.
It showcases the classic Disney characters in vibrant Technicolor hues against a deep blue background. The central figure is Cinderella, depicted in her animated form with a hopeful expression, surrounded by her loyal mouse friends, Jaques and Gus, who are busy with their transformation tasks. In the background, the pumpkin carriage is being prepared by other mice and horses, while the iconic, towering castle stands illuminated under a full moon. The artwork captures the whimsical, magical essence of the film's initial transformation sequence.
The text on the poster reads: "Le chef-d'œuvre de WALT DISNEY" (The masterpiece of Walt Disney) and "Couleur de TECHNICOLOR" (Color by Technicolor), highlighting the film's artistic presentation.
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The image shows a vintage French movie poster for Walt Disney's Cendrillon (Cinderella), which was originally released in 1950. This classic animated film was a critical and commercial success that reinvigorated the Disney studio's finances after the challenges of the 1940s.
Movie Details
Original Release: The American film premiered on February 15, 1950. The French release followed on December 22, 1950, in Paris.
Production: It was the 12th animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Productions and was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and Wilfred Jackson.
Story Origin: The film is based on the 1697 fairy tale "Cendrillon" by French author Charles Perrault.
Significance: Cinderella is often credited with saving the Disney studio from potential bankruptcy, as its massive success generated the cash flow necessary to finance future films and build Disneyland. The film was added to the United States National Film Registry in 2018 for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Poster Art
The poster you see was designed by the artist Boris Grinsson, who was known for creating posters for Disney films of that era.
It showcases the classic Disney characters in vibrant Technicolor hues against a deep blue background. The central figure is Cinderella, depicted in her animated form with a hopeful expression, surrounded by her loyal mouse friends, Jaques and Gus, who are busy with their transformation tasks. In the background, the pumpkin carriage is being prepared by other mice and horses, while the iconic, towering castle stands illuminated under a full moon. The artwork captures the whimsical, magical essence of the film's initial transformation sequence.
The text on the poster reads: "Le chef-d'œuvre de WALT DISNEY" (The masterpiece of Walt Disney) and "Couleur de TECHNICOLOR" (Color by Technicolor), highlighting the film's artistic presentation.
