The Dawn Patrol
1930
This striking 1930 Swedish poster for 'The Dawn Patrol' (here titled 'Nattens Eskader') boldly claims to be 'the greatest of all flying films,' and the Art Deco design certainly backs up that confidence. Artist Eric Rohman cleverly turns the silhouettes of World War I biplanes into dynamic billboards, with lead actor Richard Barthelmess's name dominating the largest plane in the formation. Below, a pilot gazes upward with an expression of intense, dramatic awe, his face sharply lit against the cool blue background. Featuring the Vitaphone logo, this piece perfectly captures the excitement of early sound cinema and the thrill of aerial combat.
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