''Demetrius and the Gladiators'', 1954, movie poster painting by Roger Soubie is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on November 4th, 2022.
''Demetrius and the Gladiators'', 1954, movie poster painting by Roger Soubie
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Demetrius and the Gladiators'', a 1954 American historical drama film directed by Delmer Daves. It is... more
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''Demetrius and the Gladiators'', 1954, movie poster painting by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Demetrius and the Gladiators'', a 1954 American historical drama film directed by Delmer Daves. It is a sequel to the 1953 film "The Robe" and is known for its epic storytelling, impressive gladiatorial sequences, and the performances of its cast.
The film picks up where "The Robe" left off, continuing the story of Demetrius, a Christian slave played by Victor Mature, who possesses the robe of Christ. After the events of the previous film, Demetrius becomes a target for those who seek to obtain the robe's alleged healing powers.
Demetrius's journey takes him to Rome, where he becomes entangled with political intrigue and the brutal world of gladiatorial combat. The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the clash between Christianity and the pagan Roman Empire.
Victor Mature delivers a strong performance as Demetrius, portraying the character's internal struggle and moral dilemmas. Susan Hayward plays the role of Messalina, a scheming and ambitious Roman empress who becomes a central figure in the plot.
"Demetrius and the Gladiators" is notable for its grandiose set designs, elaborate costumes, and epic gladiator battles, which were a hallmark of sword-and-sandal films of the era. The film's action sequences are a highlight and contribute to its cinematic spectacle.
While "Demetrius and the Gladiators" may not be as celebrated as some other historical epics, it remains a significant entry in the genre and a continuation of the story introduced in "The Robe." The film is appreciated for its entertaining storytelling and its exploration of religious and historical themes within the context of ancient Rome.54, with Victor Mature and Susan Hayward.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed. It thereby closely recreates the original painting used for the poster. As practically all those original paintings have been lost, a recreation attempts to display the original art before the movie studios added descriptive text. See also our collection "Movie Poster Base Paintings."
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and lived in Granville, France after World War II. He began his career by drawing magazine covers and advertising posters for railway companies, car manufacturers, and travel agencies. During his long career as an artist, Soubie created nearly 2,000 film posters, many of which are highly celebrated.
His style is always characterized by lively brushstrokes, attentive to tones, shadows, and transparencies in this wide variety of genres, scenes, and characters. The skin of his actresses, their swathing dresses, look like shining silk designed by a Renaissance painter.
The lines are realistic and traditional: the movie stars are depicted with their distinctive features, almost lifelike, but the composition makes his design genuinely original. Soubie’s protagonists are sometimes centered in the middle of the scene. Other posters may have them inserted in frames or articulated between numerous words and titles with different fonts. Soubie’s movie posters are dynamic. Like an engaging movie, always in motion.
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November 4th, 2022
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