The Cossacks
1928
Step into the glamour of 1920s cinema with this Swedish poster for the MGM silent film 'The Cossacks' (labeled 'Kosackerna'). Artist Eric Rohman has created an incredibly charismatic portrait of star John Gilbert, whose roguish grin and massive fur hat promise high adventure. Gilbert was the biggest male heartthrob of the silent era, often rivaling Rudolph Valentino, and this poster captures his magnetic appeal perfectly for Swedish audiences. The bold, hand-drawn typography at the top adds a distinct Art Deco flair to this piece of Stockholm film history.
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