''Ali Baba Goes to Town'', 1937 - art by Eric Rohman is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on April 8th, 2021.
''Ali Baba Goes to Town'', 1937 - art by Eric Rohman
A vintage Swedish poster for ''Ali Baba Goes to Town'', a 1937 musical comedy film directed by David Butler and starring Eddie Cantor. The film is... more
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''Ali Baba Goes to Town'', 1937 - art by Eric Rohman
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A vintage Swedish poster for ''Ali Baba Goes to Town'', a 1937 musical comedy film directed by David Butler and starring Eddie Cantor. The film is known for its whimsical and imaginative storyline, blending elements of fantasy, comedy, and musical entertainment.
The film's plot is a unique twist on the classic Arabian Nights tale of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves." Eddie Cantor plays the role of Al Babson, a humble, bumbling man who stumbles upon a magic lamp. When he rubs the lamp, he releases a genie (played by Roland Young) who grants him three wishes. Al's first wish is to become the world's greatest singer and entertainer, and soon he becomes a sensation in Hollywood.
As Al's fame and fortune rise, he becomes involved in a comical rivalry with a film studio executive named Zingar (played by Raymond Walburn). The film satirizes the entertainment industry of the era, with Al's incredible success leading to various humorous and extravagant musical and comedy sequences.
"Ali Baba Goes to Town" features a mix of comedic performances, musical numbers, and fantasy elements. Eddie Cantor, a popular comedian and entertainer of his time, showcases his talents with humor and musicality throughout the film. The film's musical sequences include catchy songs and dance routines that add to its entertainment value.
One of the film's most memorable moments is the extravagant "Dinah" musical number, featuring a lavish production with a large cast of performers and intricate choreography.
The film also includes appearances by some notable Hollywood stars of the era, such as Tony Martin and June Martel.
While "Ali Baba Goes to Town" may not be as well-remembered today as some other classic films, it is appreciated for its lighthearted and entertaining approach to storytelling. It offers a blend of comedy, fantasy, and musical performances that reflect the style of entertainment popular in the 1930s.
Overall, "Ali Baba Goes to Town" is a product of its time, offering a whimsical and escapist experience for audiences of its era and providing a glimpse into the comedic talents of Eddie Cantor.
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 8th, 2021
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