20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1954) Movie Poster, Re-Release 60's Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1954) Movie Poster Re-Release 1960's, Original Vintage Daybill starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, directed by Richard Fleischer is in Very Fine Condition. Movie...
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1954) Movie Poster Re-Release 1960's, Original Vintage Daybill starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, directed by Richard Fleischer is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Re-Release 1960's Australian Daybill Movie Poster presents as very fine condition, with 2 daybill folds as issued, neat pin holes at the bottom middle, and 2 sides at the top, theres a small paper tear (paper still attached) in the right hand corner top, minor edgewear on the left hand side bottom. This authentic vintage Daybill poster is a fantastic collectible from one of Disney’s most ambitious live-action adventures. The Australian Daybill format is highly regarded for its unique sizing and limited availability, making it especially appealing to collectors. With bold, adventurous artwork reflecting the film’s underwater spectacle, this piece is ideal for fans of classic science fiction and adventure cinema.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1954, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a landmark science fiction adventure film produced by Walt Disney and directed by Richard Fleischer. Based on the classic novel by Jules Verne, the film is widely regarded as one of the greatest early live-action Disney productions, combining imaginative storytelling with groundbreaking special effects.
The story follows Professor Pierre Aronnax, played by Paul Lukas, his loyal assistant Conseil, and the rugged harpooner Ned Land, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, as they embark on an expedition to investigate mysterious attacks on ships believed to be caused by a sea monster. Their journey takes a dramatic turn when they encounter the true source of the mystery: the Nautilus, a technologically advanced submarine commanded by the enigmatic and brooding Captain Nemo, played masterfully by James Mason.
Captured aboard the Nautilus, the trio are taken on an extraordinary underwater voyage, witnessing the wonders and dangers of the ocean depths. Captain Nemo, a complex and morally ambiguous character, reveals his disdain for humanity’s destructive tendencies, choosing instead to live beneath the sea, free from the conflicts of the surface world. His philosophical outlook adds depth to the film, elevating it beyond a simple adventure into a story about technology, isolation, and the consequences of human ambition.
The film is particularly famous for its pioneering special effects, including the iconic giant squid attack sequence, which remains one of the most memorable scenes in classic cinema. The production utilised innovative techniques and elaborate set designs to bring Verne’s visionary world to life, setting new standards for the genre.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was both a critical and commercial success, winning two Academy Awards and solidifying Disney’s reputation in live-action filmmaking. Its influence can still be seen in modern science fiction and adventure films, and Captain Nemo remains one of literature and cinema’s most enduring characters.
This original Australian Daybill movie poster captures the excitement and wonder of this classic underwater adventure, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors of vintage movie posters, Disney memorabilia, and science fiction classics.
To find out more about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) 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.