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Poster Print : Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)

Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)




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Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)

The British Film Institute (BFI) are UK's lead organisation for film, television and the moving image

Media ID 1427825

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Beer Depressed Despair Grumpy Pint Unhappy


18x24 inch Poster Print

Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of Poster Prints featuring the iconic image of Richard Massingham from Michael Laws What A Life! (1948). This classic black and white photograph, sourced from the British Film Institute, captures the essence of Massingham's captivating performance in this timeless British comedy. Each print is produced using high-quality materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office. Bring a piece of cinematic history into your space with this exclusive Media Storehouse poster print.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the British Film Institute, we are transported back to 1948, where Richard Massingham brilliantly portrays a character in Michael Laws' film "What A Life!". The image captures Massingham's remarkable ability to convey emotions with his expressive face. Here, he embodies a sense of unhappiness and despair that is palpable. Seated at a pub table, Massingham's grumpy expression tells a story of inner turmoil. His downturned gaze suggests a heavy heart burdened by life's challenges. With an untouched pint of beer before him, it becomes evident that even the solace found in this traditional British pastime fails to lift his spirits. The atmosphere surrounding him seems oblivious to his melancholy state; people chat animatedly in the background while others enjoy their own pints without noticing his despondency. This stark contrast accentuates Massingham's isolation within the bustling pub scene. Through this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we witness the power of cinema as it captures human emotions so vividly. It serves as a reminder that despite our external surroundings or social interactions, internal struggles can persist unseen by those around us. Massingham's portrayal evokes empathy and invites contemplation about our own experiences with sadness and introspection. As viewers engage with this photograph print from "What A Life!", they are compelled to reflect on moments when life feels overwhelming and how individuals navigate through such periods of depression and despair.

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