L'Homme à la hache

1932

Edward G. Robinson's giant, teal-colored face looms menacingly over a romantic embrace in this Swedish poster for the 1932 film 'The Hatchet Man' (titled 'Österns Mystik'). Signed by the artist Rohman, the design is a textbook example of Art Deco drama, using jagged yellow typography and high-contrast shadows to sell the movie's gritty Chinatown crime plot. Interestingly, European posters often completely reimagined Hollywood films with this kind of bold, graphic style, focusing on mood rather than realistic photos. It’s a visual scream of 'mystery' that makes you want to watch the movie immediately.

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