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John DeCuir (June 4, 1918 – October 29, 1991) was a Hollywood art director and production designer known for his elaborate set designs that were illustrated with his own watercolor paintings. DeCuir studied at the Chouinard Art School, joined Universal in the late 1930s, and by the mid-1940s
During World War II on an island in the South Pacific, love blooms between a nurse and a Frenchman both caught up in the war. Sketching with charcoal and watercolor, DeCuir uses vibrant colors to design island scenes for the movie South Pacific, based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
In the illustrious realm of set design, John DeCuir stands as a true pioneer whose architectural vision has left an enduring mark on the world of film. Renowned for his innovative approach and transformative designs, DeCuir’s career spans decades, making him an influential figure in the intersection of architecture and cinematic storytelling.
John DeCuir was born on 4 June 1918 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an art director and production designer, known for The King and I (1956), Cleopatra (1963) and Hello, Dolly! (1969). He died on 29 October 1991 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
John DeCuir Sr. created some of the most inspired artwork of Hollywood’s golden age. From his earliest films in the 1940's to later works like Ghostbusters in 1984, DeCuir's designs and artwork helped guide these classic films to completion.
4 de feb. de 2010 · john decuir, sr. (1918-1991) is best known for elaborate set designs that were illustrated with amazing watercolor paintings. He began his career in 1938 at 20 when he joined Universal, where he remained until 1949.
John DeCuir. Production Designer. John began his design apprenticeship on the Academy Award winning films CLEOPATRA and HELLO DOLLY. As a Project Designer for Disney he worked on DISNEYLAND, WALT DISNEY WORLD, WORLD SHOWCASE and EPCOT; shows included THE HALL OF PRESIDENTS, SPACE MOUNTAIN, SPACE SHIP EARTH and 3D MUPPET MOVIE.
