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04-JUN-2011 Jola Dziubinska

High Noon

Warsaw, Poland

High Noon is a 1952 American western film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly.
The film tells the story of a town marshal forced to face a gang of killers by himself.

On June 4, 1989 - political posters featuring Gary Cooper starring in "High Noon" were to encourage votes for the Solidarity party in the 1989 elections.
Now arranged in front of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw on the 22nd anniversary of the 1st free elections in the Communist bloc.

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Mieke WA Minkjan11-Jun-2011 07:16
what a nice find and a great history, how time has changed things now
larose forest photos10-Jun-2011 01:15
A classic western! But I didn't know the connection between it and the Solidarity Party! Interesting info. And a superb shot. V
Doug Cruden09-Jun-2011 19:51
How fabulous to have the posters back to celebrate the 21st anniversary!! Great shot Jola :o)
Guest 09-Jun-2011 19:03
The wild west has gone across the great pond! Vµ
Guest 09-Jun-2011 13:33
Wow!! Great find and capture Jola! Perfect for the title!!!!
Jeff Lobaugh09-Jun-2011 04:40
Great find for the movie title!
Wei O'Connell09-Jun-2011 04:32
Love Grace Kelly's movies. Perfect shot for this movie.
Linda Willets09-Jun-2011 04:24
A classic movie!!!
Walter Otto Koenig08-Jun-2011 23:36
Very cool shot of this display. Well done Jola.
Janice Dunn08-Jun-2011 23:21
The display was timed perfectly for you Jola.
LynnH08-Jun-2011 22:50
Poland has come so far and done so much. You should be very proud of your country! This is excellent!!!
Karen Stuebing08-Jun-2011 22:18
This is a fantastic photo for this western. V.
Stephanie08-Jun-2011 21:54
Great take on the movie Jola!!! :)
laine08-Jun-2011 21:30
YUP!! ( Gary's word, not mine )..that's the fearless marshall alright!!
Coleen Perilloux Landry08-Jun-2011 20:54
I watch all the re-runs of this movie. Cannot believe it is still being used in your country. Very astute people and politically-minded; more than here.
Cindi Smith08-Jun-2011 20:25
I loved that movie.....I have it on video. Good one and very cool how it is used in your country.
franz08-Jun-2011 20:16
Gare, gare, gare, gare, Gary Cooper
S'approche du ravin d'enfer...
(Paroles de "Cinematographe" de Boris Vian)
BV Jola!
J. Scott Coile08-Jun-2011 20:02
Ready for a celebration?
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