BATMAN AND ROBIN (1997) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL DAYBILL, SCHWARZENEGGER
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
Batman and Robin (1997) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Alicia Silverstone, Uma Thurman and Directed by Joel Schumacher is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster...
Batman and Robin (1997) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Alicia Silverstone, Uma Thurman and Directed by Joel Schumacher is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: There is some edgewear on the left and right hand top sides. As the poster was rolled it does have some handling wear and a couple of small dints in the paper at the top left side, these issues are only minimal and does not affect the overall vivid and visually stunning poster. This Poster is currently stored flat but will be rolled and carefully packed and shipped in cylinder.
Movie Synopsis
Batman and Robin (1997) is the fourth and final instalment in the Warner Bros. Batman film series that began with Tim Burton's groundbreaking 1989 film. Directed by Joel Schumacher, who also helmed the previous entry Batman Forever, this action-packed superhero adventure brings together an ensemble cast including George Clooney as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Chris O'Donnell as Robin/Dick Grayson, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the villainous Mr. Freeze, Uma Thurman as the seductive Poison Ivy, and Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl/Barbara Wilson. The screenplay was written by Akiva Goldsman, based on the iconic DC Comics characters created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
The film's plot centres on Gotham City's Dynamic Duo facing their most formidable challenge yet when two of the city's most dangerous criminals join forces. Dr. Victor Fries, transformed into the cold-hearted Mr. Freeze following a tragic laboratory accident, is determined to save his terminally ill wife Nora, who remains cryogenically frozen. To fund his research for a cure, Freeze embarks on a crime spree across Gotham, stealing diamonds to power his cryogenic technology and freezing anyone who stands in his way. Meanwhile, the brilliant botanist Dr. Pamela Isley becomes the eco-terrorist Poison Ivy after being betrayed by her corrupt colleague. With her powerful plant toxins and mind-controlling pheromones, she plots to transform Gotham into a lush paradise ruled by plant life, regardless of the human cost.
As Batman and Robin struggle to work together as a cohesive team, dealing with partnership tensions and Robin's growing desire for independence, they must also contend with the arrival of Batgirl, Alfred Pennyworth's niece who secretly creates her own crime-fighting persona. The trio must overcome their differences and unite to stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy's diabolical plan to freeze Gotham City and hold it for ransom. Along the way, Poison Ivy attempts to seduce both Batman and Robin, creating further friction between the heroes, whilst her monstrous henchman Bane provides muscle for their villainous schemes.
The film is notable for its extravagant production design, featuring elaborate sets, neon-soaked cinematography, and flamboyant costumes that embraced a more comic book-inspired aesthetic. Schwarzenegger's portrayal of Mr. Freeze became iconic for his ice-themed puns and one-liners, whilst Uma Thurman's sultry performance as Poison Ivy channelled classic Hollywood glamour. The supporting cast includes Michael Gough as the loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth, Pat Hingle as Commissioner Gordon, and Elle Macpherson as Bruce Wayne's girlfriend Julie Madison.
Behind the scenes, Batman and Robin featured impressive practical effects and stunt work, with elaborate action sequences including motorcycle chases through Gotham's streets and spectacular battles in Mr. Freeze's frozen lair. The film's production design by Barbara Ling created a hyper-stylised version of Gotham City filled with towering statues and Art Deco architecture. Composer Elliot Goldenthal provided a bombastic orchestral score, whilst the soundtrack featured contributions from contemporary artists. Despite mixed critical reception upon release, the film has gained appreciation over time for its bold visual style, campy humour, and ambitious spectacle, representing a unique chapter in Batman cinema history and the evolution of the superhero genre.
To find out more about Batman and Robin (1997) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.