''High School Confidential'', 1958 - art by Roger Soubie is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on May 10th, 2021.
''High School Confidential'', 1958 - art by Roger Soubie
A vintage movie poster reprint of ''High School Confidential'', a 1958 exploitation film directed by Jack Arnold and featuring performances by Russ... more
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''High School Confidential'', 1958 - art by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
Description
A vintage movie poster reprint of ''High School Confidential'', a 1958 exploitation film directed by Jack Arnold and featuring performances by Russ Tamblyn, Mamie Van Doren, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The film is notable for its portrayal of teenage delinquency and the use of rock and roll music, which was controversial at the time.
Plot:
The film follows the story of Tony Baker (played by Russ Tamblyn), a young high school student who transfers to a new school. Tony quickly discovers that the school is rife with juvenile delinquency, drug use, and criminal activity. He goes undercover as a student to investigate and gather information on a drug ring operating within the school.
As Tony navigates the world of teenage rebellion and crime, he becomes entangled with various characters, including the sultry and seductive Gwen Dulaine (played by Mamie Van Doren) and a drug dealer named "Mr. A" (played by John Drew Barrymore). The film culminates in a showdown where Tony tries to expose the drug operation and bring the criminals to justice.
Themes:
"High School Confidential!" explores themes of teenage rebellion, drug abuse, and the challenges faced by youth in the 1950s. It reflects the anxieties of that era about the influence of rock and roll music and the perceived moral decay of youth culture.
Music:
One of the notable aspects of the film is its inclusion of performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, who plays himself and performs several songs, including his hit "Great Balls of Fire." The film's use of rock and roll music was seen as controversial at the time and added to its notoriety.
Legacy:
"High School Confidential!" is considered a prime example of 1950s exploitation cinema, capitalizing on fears and concerns about juvenile delinquency and the influence of rock and roll. It remains a cult classic among fans of vintage exploitation films.
While not a critical or commercial success upon its initial release, "High School Confidential!" has gained a following over the years for its campy charm and portrayal of 1950s youth culture. It provides a glimpse into the moral and social concerns of that era and is remembered as a unique artifact of its time.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and moved to 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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May 10th, 2021
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