Mademoiselle Barbe-Bleue

Eric Rohman

1925

Mademoiselle Barbe-Bleue by Eric Rohman, 1925

Towering over a chaotic scene of fleeing men in colorful pajamas, a mysterious figure in a white veil brandishes a massive scimitar in this striking 1925 Swedish movie poster. The artwork advertises the silent comedy 'Miss Bluebeard,' starring Bebe Daniels and Raymond Griffith, flipping the classic Bluebeard legend on its head with a female lead. Eric Rohman's bold, Art Deco-inspired design uses dramatic scale and stark contrasts to perfectly capture the film's mix of danger and slapstick humor. It's a brilliant piece of vintage cinema marketing that promises a wild, sword-swinging adventure!

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