''Fun In Acapulco'', 1963 - art by Boris Grinsson

A vintage French movie poster of ''Fun In Acapulco'', a 1963 musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley. Directed by Richard Thorpe, the movie is... more

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''Fun In Acapulco'', 1963 - art by Boris Grinsson

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

Description

A vintage French movie poster of ''Fun In Acapulco'', a 1963 musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley. Directed by Richard Thorpe, the movie is known for its catchy music, picturesque setting, and Elvis's charismatic performance.

The film's plot revolves around Elvis Presley's character, Mike Windgren, who is a former circus performer and trapeze artist. He is forced to leave the United States after a tragic accident during a performance. In search of a fresh start, Mike ends up in Acapulco, Mexico, where he takes a job as a lifeguard at a luxury hotel. Despite his fear of heights due to the trauma from his past, Mike discovers his talent for diving and becomes a skilled cliff diver.

Along the way, Mike finds himself entangled in a love triangle with two women: Marguerita Dauphin, played by Ursula Andress, who is the hotel's social director, and Dolores Gomez, portrayed by Elsa Cárdenas, who is a local nightclub singer. The film combines elements of romance, comedy, and drama as it explores Mike's journey of self-discovery, conquering his fears, and pursuing his dreams.

As with many Elvis Presley films of the era, "Fun in Acapulco" features several musical numbers, including songs like "Bossa Nova Baby," "Mexico," and "Marguerita." These songs are integrated into the narrative and provide entertaining musical interludes throughout the film.

"Fun in Acapulco" is notable for its scenic locations, capturing the beauty of Acapulco's beaches and landscapes, which adds to the overall appeal of the movie. Elvis Presley's charismatic presence and musical performances also make it a beloved film among his fans.

While it may not be considered one of Elvis's most iconic movies, "Fun in Acapulco" remains a nostalgic and enjoyable film for those who appreciate his music and his contributions to the entertainment industry during the 1960s.

About the poster artist:

Boris Grinsson (1907, Pskov, Russia, - 1999, Paris) was a designer of Russian origin who lived and worked in France. For about 30 years of his career, from the 1940s to the 1970s, he painted more than 2000 posters for the French cinema circuit, becoming extremely popular among film directors.

After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Estonia, where the family moved to escape the Russian Revolution, the artist reached Berlin and enrolled in Decorative Arts. Grinsson immediately started working in cinema at the UFA studios in Balberg and soon began designing posters for the Paramount and MGM. He worked among the many directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Luis Buñuel, Billy Wilder, Alain Resnais, and Luchino Visconti.

His designs were also particularly controversial. In 1932 he drew a polemic caricature of Adolf Hitler. As a result, he was forced to move to Paris to escape the Nazi regime. Nevertheless, he continued to create the French versions of many famous movie posters in France.

Grinsson’s painting style for posters is characterized by his peculiar treatment of colors. If compared with the style of Italian designers, for example, his portraits appear somewhat schematic. Rather than using strong contrasts between light and shadow, Grinsson
modulated his figures with bold flat planes of colors and cool and defined outlines.

His posters often look like works of modern art rather than traditional sketches. Even the color palette is somewhat restricted, preferring different shades of yellows, greens, blues. However, the chromatic and formal restriction of Grinsson’s style is not to be seen as a limitation but as a legacy of the lithography technique that dominated German design until the early 1960s. A historical and peculiar element that distinguishes its very different and endless production.

Search “Grinsson” to see more of his art.

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February 3rd, 2022