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Saul Bass In the credits of West Side Story Bass inserted the initials SB-EM barely visible on a wall of grafitti but took sole credit for the title work. Premingers Bonjour Tristesse 1958 Anatomy of a Murder 1959 and Exodus 1960.
West Side Story 1961.
Saul bass west side story. Saul Bass In the credits of West Side Story Bass inserted the initials SB-EM barely visible on a wall of grafitti but took sole credit for the title work. A Bass office press release from 1979 notes that Elaine assisted on the titles for West Side Story and Walk on the Wild Side. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators.
West Side Story is set on the West Side of New York and this simple illustration is effective in allowing the viewer to pin point where the story is set. This allows Bass to explain certain aspects of the film without having to use type. Basss use of prominent bold type in contrast to his minimalist simple illustrations complement each other perfectly and really create depth in the poster.
Everyone I know assumes that Saul Bass designed the poster for West Side Story because he designed the title sequence. But I was surprised to learn recently that he did not. I was directed to read page 107 in the excellent Saul Bass.
A Life in Film Design by Jennifer Bass and Pat Kirkham in which Kirkham states that Bass definitely did not do the poster which accounts for why Bass signature did. Thats right Mr. Bass helped make West Side Story It starts in Manhattan on a hot day when the Jets and the Sharks are harassing each other.
His other well-known title sequences included those for Around the World in 80 Days 1956. Premingers Bonjour Tristesse 1958 Anatomy of a Murder 1959 and Exodus 1960. The Alfred Hitchcock films Vertigo 1958 North by Northwest 1959 and Psycho 1960.
West Side Story 1961. And Martin Scorseses Goodfellas 1990 Cape Fear 1991 and Casino 1995. Apr 15 2016 - Title sequence designed by Saul Bass from the film West side story 1961 directed by Robert Wise starring Natalie Wood Richard Beymer Russ Tamblyn.
Saul Bass wurde am 08051920 geboren und ist bekannt für Filme wie West Side Story Phase IV Grand Prix. Nov 6 2019 - Title sequence designed by Saul Bass from the film West side story 1961 directed by Robert Wise starring Natalie Wood Richard Beymer Russ Tamblyn.