I Kiss Your Hand, Madame

1929

Set against a blazing red background, this Swedish movie poster for the 1929 film 'I Kiss Your Hand, Madame' screams Art Deco glamour. A dapper gentleman in a top hat and tuxedo politely kisses the hand of a stylish woman with a bobbed orange haircut, capturing the sophisticated energy of the late 1920s. The text at the bottom reveals the star power: it features Harry Liedtke and the legendary Marlene Dietrich in one of her earliest film roles. The bold, geometric shapes and stark contrast make this a perfect example of how early cinema marketing used graphic design to sell style.

Technique: Lithograph

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