''The Flying Tigers'', 1942 - art by Kurt Wenzel is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on January 25th, 2022.
''The Flying Tigers'', 1942 - art by Kurt Wenzel
A vintage Danish movie poster of ''The Flying Tigers'', a 1942 American war film directed by David Miller and produced by Edmund Grainger. The movie... more
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''The Flying Tigers'', 1942 - art by Kurt Wenzel
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A vintage Danish movie poster of ''The Flying Tigers'', a 1942 American war film directed by David Miller and produced by Edmund Grainger. The movie is a fictionalized account of the real-life exploits of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), a group of American fighter pilots who fought alongside the Chinese against Japanese forces in China during World War II, before the United States officially entered the war.
The film stars John Wayne as Captain Jim Gordon, a charismatic and fearless leader of the Flying Tigers. Wayne's character is loosely based on the real-life Flying Tigers leader, Claire Lee Chennault. Other notable cast members include John Carroll, Anna Lee, Paul Kelly, and Gordon Jones.
The story revolves around the AVG's efforts to defend China from Japanese aggression in the early days of World War II. The Flying Tigers are known for their daring aerial combat skills, flying American-made P-40 Warhawk fighter planes, and using their knowledge of combat tactics to take on superior Japanese forces. The film depicts their camaraderie, courage, and determination as they engage in dogfights against Japanese planes and conduct bombing raids on enemy targets.
While "The Flying Tigers" is a war film with action-packed aerial sequences, it also explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the bond between soldiers. The film was released during a time when the United States was still on the brink of entering World War II, and it was intended to boost morale and inspire support for the war effort.
The Flying Tigers' real-life exploits and heroism captured the imagination of the American public, and this film aimed to capitalize on their popularity. While the movie takes some liberties with historical accuracy and includes fictional elements, it serves as a tribute to the bravery of the AVG pilots and their contribution to the war effort in the Pacific theater.
"The Flying Tigers" was well-received by audiences at the time of its release and remains a classic war film, known for its action sequences and John Wayne's portrayal of a heroic fighter pilot. It has since become an iconic representation of the AVG's role in World War II history.
About the artist:
Kurt Wenzel (1899 - 1996) was a Danish movie poster artist who designed posters between the early 1940s and the mid-1970s.
Kurt Wenzel’s posters all share an eye-catching graphic style: defined lines and shapes, refined typographical characters of the titles, high and accentuated contrast of lights and shadows. The outlines of his figures are always drawn with sharp lines, almost as if they were traditional etchings.
In fact, like through ancient printmaking techniques, Wenzel obtains shapes with bold lines, fascinating for their simplicity and crispness. Wenzel’s artworks are characterized by an intense black component and a color palette in shades of gray and smoky colors. He also focuses on creative typography, frequently placing film titles at the top, like covers of an adventurous book.
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January 25th, 2022
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