''Captain Horatio Hornblower'' - 1951 - art by Jano is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on April 14th, 2021.
''Captain Horatio Hornblower'' - 1951 - art by Jano
A vintage movie poster reproduction of ''Captain Horatio Hornblower'' a 1951 British-American adventure film directed by Raoul Walsh, based on C.S.... more
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''Captain Horatio Hornblower'' - 1951 - art by Jano
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A vintage movie poster reproduction of ''Captain Horatio Hornblower'' a 1951 British-American adventure film directed by Raoul Walsh, based on C.S. Forester's popular series of novels centered around the fictional character Horatio Hornblower. The film stars Gregory Peck as Captain Horatio Hornblower and Virginia Mayo as Lady Barbara Wellesley. It is known for its depiction of naval warfare during the Napoleonic Wars and for its portrayal of the heroic and resourceful British naval officer.
The story is set in the early 19th century and follows Captain Horatio Hornblower, a skilled and honorable officer in the British Royal Navy. Hornblower is given command of the HMS Lydia, a frigate, and is tasked with carrying out various missions and engaging in naval battles against the French and Spanish fleets. His leadership, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to duty are central to the film's narrative.
Amid the action and naval battles, "Captain Horatio Hornblower" explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the challenges of leadership during wartime. The film also includes a romantic subplot involving Lady Barbara Wellesley, who becomes romantically entangled with Hornblower despite her engagement to another officer.
Gregory Peck's performance as Captain Hornblower is a highlight of the film, capturing the character's stoicism, bravery, and moral integrity. The movie showcases naval warfare and the challenges faced by sailors during this historical period, with impressive production values and action sequences that were considered groundbreaking at the time.
"Captain Horatio Hornblower" is part of a series of films and television adaptations based on C.S. Forester's Hornblower novels. While it condenses several of the books' storylines into a single narrative, it remains a beloved and iconic portrayal of the character and his adventures on the high seas. The film's mix of action, drama, and romance makes it an engaging and enduring classic in the genre of historical adventure films.
About the artist:
Francisco Fernández-Zarza Pérez (1922, Madrid – May 12, 1992), better known as "Jano," was a Spanish film poster artist, one of the most highly regarded of his time along with Soligó and Macario Quibus, aka "Mac."
The large number of artworks created by Fernando Zarza, known as "Jano," makes it complex to define the unitary aspects of his style. Lively, dynamic, and with intricate compositions, Jano is one of the favorite designers in the panorama of Spanish cinema. He created movie posters that are realistic and photographic and others more caricatured; he realized sensual female portraits but also conceptual images, characterized by few elements and characters.
What strikes you when you look at one of his works is the feeling of movement, dynamism, the vitality of his compositions. Scenes, settings, and protagonists fit together following different directives and vanishing points. The chaos of elements and colors makes Jano's posters a loud set of faces. But in this chaos, there is life, true action.
During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, Jano worked as an illustrator for Republican magazines, which caused him to be imprisoned. In the 1950s, he worked as a comic book cover artist for publishers such as "Dollar." However, his skill in film advertising made him the preferred poster artist for many Spanish studios.
In 2006, Montserrat published a book featuring 221 actors painted by Jano. In 2014, an exhibition was held in his honor titled "Jano Movie Faces, 20 Posters to Remember". He also taught painting courses at the University of Madrid.
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April 14th, 2021
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