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The Cruel Sea (1953) . Original British poster, style A . Artist: Colin Walklin (dates unknown). .
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The Cruel Sea (1953) . Original British poster, style A . Artist: Colin Walklin (dates unknown). . Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm). . Linen backed. . Most film posters were designed in house by studio artists and designers. However, throughout the 40s and 50s Ealing Studios broke the mould by adopting an ambitious and inventive approach to poster design. Headed by S. John Woods, a formidable graphic designer in his own right, the Ealing advertising department invited contemporary artists and designers to create posters for their films. . . Original British posters on this title do not surface very often.. . This Ealing Studios war film was directed by Charles Frend, and stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Virginia McKenna and Moira Lister. It was based on the former naval officer Nicholas Monsarrat's best selling novel, and was made just seven years after the end of World War II. . . Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, minor restoration to the folds and some small marks in the black background.. . Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen. . LITERATURE:. . Projecting Britain, Ealing Studios Film Posters, British Film Institute, 1982, p. 45
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The Cruel Sea (1953) . Original British poster, style A . Artist: Colin Walklin (dates unknown). . Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm). . Linen backed. . Most film posters were designed in house by studio artists and designers. However, throughout the 40s and 50s Ealing Studios broke the mould by adopting an ambitious and inventive approach to poster design. Headed by S. John Woods, a formidable graphic designer in his own right, the Ealing advertising department invited contemporary artists and designers to create posters for their films. . . Original British posters on this title do not surface very often.. . This Ealing Studios war film was directed by Charles Frend, and stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Virginia McKenna and Moira Lister. It was based on the former naval officer Nicholas Monsarrat's best selling novel, and was made just seven years after the end of World War II. . . Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, minor restoration to the folds and some small marks in the black background.. . Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen. . LITERATURE:. . Projecting Britain, Ealing Studios Film Posters, British Film Institute, 1982, p. 45
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