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Gunnar HakanssonOriginal Love and Racial Hygene Kärlek Och Rashygien 1921 silent movie poster1921
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Original Vintage 1921 Swedish Silent Movie Poster – Kärlek och Rashygien (“Love and Race Hygiene”) starring Constance Talmadge – Linen Backed Lithograph, Excellent Condition
Offered here is an original 1921 Swedish release poster for the silent film Kärlek och Rashygien, the Scandinavian title for the American comedy Experimental Marriage (1919), starring the celebrated silent-era star Constance Talmadge. This striking Art Deco-style lithographic poster promotes the film’s Swedish run, distributed through A.B. Svenska Biografteaterns Filmbryå, Stockholm.
First released in the United States by First National Pictures in 1919, Experimental Marriage is a four-act comedy directed by Robert G. Vignola and starring Constance Talmadge, one of the most popular comedic actresses of the silent era. The film was part of Talmadge’s trademark series of sophisticated romantic comedies that blended wit and social commentary—often tackling contemporary issues of gender roles and modern relationships.
The American release depicted Talmadge as a modern woman navigating love and independence in the post–World War I era. The film exemplifies the progressive spirit of the “New Woman” films of the 1910s, making it a fascinating cultural artifact of early cinema history.
The Swedish poster translates the film’s title to Kärlek och Rashygien (literally “Love and Race Hygiene”), an intriguing rebranding for Scandinavian audiences, likely alluding to themes of social idealism or modern relationship “science.” The design exemplifies early 1920s Nordic poster art, characterized by bold geometric shapes, stylized figures, and a limited color palette of deep blue, maroon, and cream.
Illustrated by Gunnar Hakansson in 1921, the artwork captures the contrast between respectability and flirtation, showing Talmadge confidently positioned between two men—a visual hint of the film’s satirical take on progressive marriage ideals.
This example is linen-backed and retains vivid original lithographic colors. Many of the silent movie posters were folded with two horizontal folds. The fold marks have been touched up. There is no paper loss nor stains.
Every poster comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We use durable, proper packaging to make sure it arrives safely.
- Creator:Gunnar Hakansson (1891 - 1968, Swedish)
- Creation Year:1921
- Dimensions:Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
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- Condition:Original theater fold marks touched up, archival linen backed. No paper loss or stains, still very vibrant. Without the original fold marks, it could be classified as excellent. Certificate of Authenticity. A very difficult original poster to find.
- Gallery Location:Spokane, WA
- Reference Number:Seller: 6571 - Costance Talmadge1stDibs: LU1404217100702
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