''The Kid From Booklyn'', 1946 - art by Bernard Lancy

A vintage French movie poster of ''The Kid From Booklyn'', a 1946 musical comedy film starring Danny Kaye in the lead role. The film was directed by... more

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''The Kid From Booklyn'', 1946 - art by Bernard Lancy

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

Description

A vintage French movie poster of ''The Kid From Booklyn'', a 1946 musical comedy film starring Danny Kaye in the lead role. The film was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and produced by Samuel Goldwyn. It is a remake of the 1939 comedy film "The Milky Way," which itself was based on a Broadway play of the same name.

In "The Kid from Brooklyn," Danny Kaye plays the role of Burleigh Sullivan, a timid and clumsy milkman from Brooklyn. Burleigh has a knack for getting into comical mishaps and is hopelessly infatuated with a local nightclub singer named Polly Pringle, played by Virginia Mayo. However, Burleigh's life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally knocks out a boxing champion, Speed McFarlane, during a street brawl.

Burleigh's punch is so powerful that the boxing world becomes convinced he has potential as a prizefighter. Despite his initial reluctance, Burleigh is persuaded to take up boxing, and he quickly becomes a sensation in the ring. As he climbs the ranks of the boxing world, he also becomes a target for various schemers who want to exploit his newfound fame and success.

The film is known for Danny Kaye's trademark comedic style, which includes rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and his unique ability to mimic accents and sing in a variety of voices. "The Kid from Brooklyn" features several memorable musical numbers, including the famous "Melody in 4-F," in which Kaye showcases his vocal talents.

The movie combines elements of comedy, romance, and sports, with plenty of slapstick humor and humorous situations. It explores themes of personal transformation and the pursuit of one's dreams in a lighthearted and entertaining manner.

"The Kid from Brooklyn" was a successful and well-received film upon its release and further solidified Danny Kaye's status as a comedic star in Hollywood. It remains a classic example of Kaye's comedic prowess and is remembered for its entertaining mix of humor and musical performances.

About the poster artist:

Bernard Lancy (1892—1964) was a French film poster artist. He designed posters for about 20 years, from the 1930s to about 1950. Among his most famous posters was one from 1939, "La Grande Illusion."

In 1940 he was selected to do a Japanese version of "The Philadelphia Story." For the film "Joan of Arc" (1948), he painted at least four different designs used for its posters.

Bernard Lancy turns poster movies into advertising masterpieces. His works are completely different from the realism and truthfulness of many colleagues; they incorporate caricature, geometries, patterns, and colorful drawing. The originality of this designer's style lies in his ability to integrate various languages, creating mixed compositions, sometimes loud in their integration of characters, texts, frames, and colors. Lancy keeps himself in joyful balance, moving between different elements.

Search "Lancy" to see more of his posters.

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February 6th, 2022