En synderska (The City That Never Sleeps)

This is an authentic 1926 Swedish movie poster for En synderska (The City That Never Sleeps), a Warner Brothers drama directed by Wessley Ruggles and starring Beverly Bayne and Elliott Dexter. The film explores themes of temptation, morality, and redemption — hallmarks of the late silent era’s melodramatic storytelling.

The poster was designed by Gunnar Håkansson, one of Sweden’s leading early graphic artists, whose work defined the elegant and expressive style of 1920s Swedish cinema posters. His bold Art Deco composition features a glamorous woman in a shimmering orange gown, framed against deep black and red tones, perfectly evoking the sophistication and intrigue of the Jazz Age.

Issued in Sweden by A.B. Svenska Bios Filmbryå, an early name for Svenska Filmkompaniet (SF), this lithograph was printed by Svenska Konstindustri in 1926.

The poster is in overall good condition, with light wear consistent with age. Colors remain rich and vibrant, and the artwork displays beautifully.

A rare and elegant example of Swedish Art Deco film design, this poster would make a striking framed centerpiece for collectors of silent cinema, Warner Brothers history, or early Scandinavian graphic art.