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Big Eyes Full Movie Online: A True Story of Art, Deception, and Triumph

In 1958, Margaret Ulbrich left her husband and relocated with her daughter Jane to North Beach, San Francisco. Here, Margaret began a new chapter of her life, finding work painting illustrations at a local furniture factory. As she worked on portraits at an outdoor art show, she met Walter Keane, a man who made his fortune in real estate and sold paintings of Parisian street scenes. Walter and Margaret quickly became close friends, but their relationship would take a turn that would make history.

Walter Keane’s Deceptive Rise to Fame

Margaret, struggling with the emotional strain of a divorce and a custody battle for her daughter, found solace in Walter’s company. Walter proposed to Margaret, and they soon married, honeymooning in Hawaii. As Margaret retained custody of Jane, the couple embarked on their journey to make a name in the art world. However, Walter found it difficult to get his or Margaret’s work into prestigious fine art galleries. Undeterred, Walter convinced Enrico Banducci, the owner of a popular jazz club, to rent space in his club to exhibit their paintings.

Despite Walter’s enthusiasm, the gallery space he was given was in a back corner, near the bathrooms. Frustrated, Walter clashed with Banducci, and in a fit of rage, put the owner’s head through one of Margaret’s paintings. The incident made headlines, attracting crowds eager to see the art that sparked such a dramatic confrontation. Dick Nolan, a celebrity gossip columnist, was intrigued by Margaret’s paintings of young girls with big eyes, though the attention was misdirected, as Walter took credit for the artwork, claiming the paintings were his own.

The Rise of “Big Eyes” Art and the Keane Empire

Walter capitalized on the confusion surrounding the paintings, opening his own gallery and making inexpensive reproductions of Margaret’s art. These reproductions sold in huge numbers, and soon, the Keanes moved into a mansion. While Walter rubbed elbows with celebrities, Margaret felt increasingly isolated at home, where she continued to paint. Despite her talent, she was forced to remain silent about her role as the true artist behind the famous “big eyes” paintings. The couple’s arrangement grew more strained as Walter took credit for all of Margaret’s work.

Margaret’s suspicions grew when she discovered a crate filled with Parisian street scene paintings, all signed “S. CENIC.” It became clear that Walter had been passing off these paintings, created by another artist, as his own. When confronted, Walter admitted he lacked the talent to be an artist but had always longed to be one. This revelation marked the beginning of Margaret’s disillusionment with her husband and the deception she had been forced to live with.

The Turning Point: Walter’s Threats and Margaret’s Masterpiece

As Margaret began to lose interest in continuing the charade, Walter became increasingly volatile. In one instance, he threatened her life if she refused to continue their deceptive partnership. He demanded that she paint a “masterpiece” for the upcoming New York World’s Fair, and insisted it be completed according to his vision. Margaret, feeling trapped, worked tirelessly on her painting, “Tomorrow Forever,” while Jane, her daughter, secretly observed. Jane already knew the truth: her mother was the real artist behind the “big eyes” paintings.

Escalating Tensions and the Breaking Point

The tensions reached a breaking point when Walter received a scathing review of “Tomorrow Forever” from art critic John Canaday. The review resulted in the painting being excluded from the World’s Fair, sending Walter into a drunken rage. He blamed Margaret for the failure and became violent, hurling lit matches through the keyhole of their studio door, narrowly setting the house on fire. Margaret, along with Jane, managed to escape the flames and flee in a car, leaving Walter behind.

Margaret’s New Life in Honolulu and the Battle for Her Art

A year later, Margaret and Jane had relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii, where Margaret began to take control of her own life. Walter, refusing to grant a divorce unless Margaret signed over the rights to all her paintings and produced 100 more, tried to maintain his control over her. However, Margaret’s growing interest in the Jehovah’s Witnesses led her to reevaluate her life. She finally agreed to a divorce, but only after signing a batch of paintings with her own name. On a Hawaiian radio show, Margaret publicly revealed that she was the true artist behind the “big eyes” paintings. This revelation made national headlines and attracted widespread attention.

The Legal Battle: Margaret vs. Walter Keane

Walter, ever the opportunist, attempted to discredit Margaret by claiming she was delusional. However, Margaret’s courage and the legal battle that followed would prove to be the ultimate test of truth. Margaret filed a slander lawsuit against Walter, but the case took an unexpected turn when the judge ordered both Margaret and Walter to create paintings in the courtroom to prove who the true artist was. While Margaret painted steadily, Walter stalled, claiming he couldn’t paint due to a sore arm. In the end, Margaret won the lawsuit, and she was finally recognized for the work she had done for so many years.

Walter Keane’s Downfall and Margaret’s Artistic Resurrection

The film ends with the text revealing Walter Keane’s continued insistence that he was the true artist behind the “big eyes” paintings until his death. However, he never painted again and died in poverty. Margaret, on the other hand, returned to San Francisco and opened a new gallery, continuing to paint every day. Her victory was not just a personal triumph, but a victory for all artists whose work has been overshadowed or stolen by others.

Watch Big Eyes Full Movie Online: A Story of Art, Deception, and Redemption

If you’ve been captivated by the story of Margaret and Walter Keane, be sure to watch *Big Eyes Full Movie Online* to see the incredible journey of a woman who fought for her right to be recognized as the true artist behind some of the most iconic paintings in history. Don’t miss out on this inspiring tale of resilience and artistic triumph!