c. 1931 via Mystery Readers, Inc.
Grab your popcorn and a box of Sno-Caps…we’re heading to the theater! Well, in spirit anyway; particularly since it’s the theater of the 1930s.
You know from the Busby Berkeley post back in April that I am a fan of early movie musicals, and I am an early twentieth century girl at heart. So you had to suspect this post was coming sooner or later!
What’s so great about movie posters from the 1930s? What gets me charged up enough to call them eye candy?
- Bold, graphic, often geometric design
- Creative use of the human form
- Luscious colors
- Movie names and tagline content that often remind you “politically correct” is a recent concept
- Men in full make-up…even John Wayne
I found these gems for your viewing pleasure (and mine!)—so get comfy, dim the lights and be sure to turn off your cell phone (unless, of course, you’re using it to read this post!), and climb aboard the time machine!
***Be sure to click to enlarge the posters!***
c. 1932 via PZR Services.
c. 1933 via Library of Congress
c. 1933 via Screen Insults
c. 1933 via Mubi
c. 1933 via Nighthawk News
c. 1934 via Full Table
c. 1935 via Rob Kelly Illustration
c. 1936 via FFF Movie Posters
c. 1938 via Antique Trader
c. 1938 via Annyas
What do you think? Do you have a favorite from this selection? What’s your favorite movie? Does the art inspire you? Share your thoughts in the comments or over on Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest.
I have to say I agree. Love the old movie posters. One of my favorites…..”Meet me in St.Louis”
They don’t make ’em like they used to–the posters or the movies! 🙂
The weird thing is I never realized that until I took a film course in college. I loved it! The old movies said so much in such a simple way. Very entertaining and interesting to watch. Definitely gotta have a movie night!!!