SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS/LES MESAVENTURES DE SULLIVAN (1941) POSTER, BELGIAN

SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS/LES MESAVENTURES DE SULLIVAN (1941) POSTER, BELGIAN 

First Belgian release 1947 

Unframed: 48 x 36 cm (19 x 14 in.)

Framed: 64.1 x 50.2 cm (25¼ x 19¾in.)

The writer and director of this film, Preston Sturges, has been called the father of 'screw-ball' comedy, and recognised as a comic genius. After an unsuccessful career as an inventor (he worked on aeroplane and car designs that failed, but managed to invent a kiss-proof lipstick), Sturges began writing plays. His first two, The Guinea Pig and Strictly Dishonourable were picked up by Hollywood, and Sturges's interest in the industry was sparked. By the end of the 1930s he was one of the best paid writers in Hollywood, but was increasingly frustrated by his lack of control over projects. He therefore turned to directing. His first film was The Great McGinty (1940), which was successful and launched his directing career. At the peak of his career in the mid 40s Sturges was one of the highest paid people in America. His success was due to his screw-ball comedies, which combined clever and witty dialogue with poignant comments on American society. Sullivan's Travels, which stars Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, was celebrated as a masterpiece, and highlighted the contrast between opportunities available for the rich and the poor in America.  This is one of the nicest posters on this title.This Belgian poster very rarely surfaces.

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