''The World of Suzie Wong'', 1960 - art by Rolf Goetze is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on February 7th, 2022.
''The World of Suzie Wong'', 1960 - art by Rolf Goetze
A vintage French movie poster of ''The World of Suzie Wong'', a 1960 romantic drama film directed by Richard Quine and based on the 1957 novel of the... more
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''The World of Suzie Wong'', 1960 - art by Rolf Goetze
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A vintage French movie poster of ''The World of Suzie Wong'', a 1960 romantic drama film directed by Richard Quine and based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Richard Mason. The film is set in Hong Kong and stars William Holden as Robert Lomax, an American architect who has come to Hong Kong to work on a construction project. While in Hong Kong, he meets Suzie Wong, played by Nancy Kwan, a beautiful and enigmatic Chinese woman who works as a bar girl or a "hostess" in a nightclub.
The story revolves around the unlikely romance between Robert and Suzie. Despite their cultural differences and the social stigma attached to their relationship, they fall in love. Robert becomes infatuated with Suzie and decides to paint her portrait, which causes tension and disapproval from his colleagues and friends.
"The World of Suzie Wong" explores themes of love, identity, and the clash of cultures. It delves into the challenges and prejudices faced by an interracial couple in the 1960s. The film also provides a glimpse into the nightlife and social dynamics of Hong Kong during that era.
Nancy Kwan's portrayal of Suzie Wong was highly praised for its depth and complexity, and the film contributed to her rise as an Asian-American actress in Hollywood. The movie is known for its exotic portrayal of Hong Kong and its exploration of the complexities of love in a multicultural society.
Overall, "The World of Suzie Wong" is a classic film that offers a mix of romance, drama, and social commentary, set against the backdrop of post-war Hong Kong, and it remains a notable entry in the cinematic history of its time.
About the poster artist:
Rolf Goetze was a German illustrator and painter who painted film poster art for about 30 years. His early works began in the 1930s, when he did a number of posters for Greta Garbo films, including "Queen Christina" (1934), "Anna Karenina" (1935), and "Camille" (1936). He continued creating German poster artwork of mostly American films through the 1960s.
From a stylistic point of view, Goetze's posters are characterized by a great compositional structure; the German designer was capable of blending incredibly realistic, close-up portraits, with elaborate scenes in the background. An undisputed master of portraiture, Goetze created numerous posters using monochrome, black and white, or sepia palettes. His posters look like realistic, vivid charcoal drawings. They are able to represent faces and expressions of their protagonists, as mirrors faithful to reality.
Search by the artist's last name to see more of his art.
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February 7th, 2022
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