Charlie Chan in het circus
1936
This vibrant Swedish poster for the 1936 film 'Charlie Chan at the Circus' (titled 'Charlie Chan på Circus' here) is a stunning example of Art Deco design, featuring the giant, angular face of detective Charlie Chan. The composition creates a dramatic contrast between the calm, orange-hued face of Warner Oland and the dark, silhouetted beast carrying a woman below, while acrobats swing in the background. It’s a fascinating piece of cinema history because Warner Oland, the actor playing the Chinese-American detective, was actually born in Sweden—making this poster a unique local tribute to a Hollywood star returning to his roots.
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