BATTLE OF THE BULGE (1965) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
BATTLE OF THE BULGE (1965) Original Vintage Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw, Charles Bronson, Directed by Ken Annakin is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition....
BATTLE OF THE BULGE (1965) Original Vintage Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw, Charles Bronson, Directed by Ken Annakin is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, 4 pin holes in each corner, there is a very small rip caused by pin at the bottom left hand side, minor edgewear and small bump in the left bottom corner and a folded out dog ear on the right side and an L shaped rip on the right side on the 2nd fold, otherwise this poster presents in great condition with a colourful clean presentation.
This original Australian Battle of the Bulge (1965) movie poster is a vintage piece of cinema history, representing a major Second World War epic. Its colourful presentation and authentic period character make it an appealing addition to a collection of original war movie posters, classic Hollywood film memorabilia and vintage Australian daybills.
Movie Synopsis
Battle of the Bulge (1965) is an epic Second World War film depicting Germany's massive surprise offensive against Allied forces in the Ardennes region of Belgium and Luxembourg during December 1944. Directed by Ken Annakin, the film recreates one of the most significant and desperate campaigns of the European theatre, when German forces launched a final major counterattack intended to split the Allied armies and potentially change the course of the war.
The film features an impressive ensemble cast led by Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw, Robert Ryan, Dana Andrews, George Montgomery, Ty Hardin and Telly Savalas. Rather than following a single historical figure, the story combines fictional characters and military situations to portray the scale of the offensive, the confusion of battle and the difficult decisions confronting soldiers and commanders on both sides.
Robert Shaw plays Colonel Martin Hessler, a German panzer commander tasked with leading an armoured assault through Allied lines. Hessler is a determined and capable officer who believes that a rapid, decisive advance could restore Germany's fading fortunes. His mission depends on speed, surprise, fuel supplies and the ability of German forces to exploit weaknesses in the Allied defences. However, the operation faces serious obstacles, including dwindling resources and the growing difficulty of sustaining a large mechanised offensive.
Henry Fonda portrays Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Kiley, an American intelligence officer who becomes increasingly concerned that German forces are preparing a major attack. His suspicions are not immediately accepted by other commanders, highlighting the uncertainty and conflicting assessments that can shape military decisions. As the German offensive begins, American units are forced to respond to a rapidly deteriorating situation, with isolated positions threatened and communication between formations becoming increasingly difficult.
The narrative follows the unfolding campaign through a series of engagements involving American infantry, armoured units and German tank formations. One of the film's central themes is the importance of fuel, logistics and strategic planning. German forces may possess formidable tanks, but their advance depends on capturing Allied fuel depots and maintaining momentum. Meanwhile, American troops must use determination, defensive positions and tactical ingenuity to slow the attack until reinforcements can arrive.
Directed by Ken Annakin, known for his experience with large-scale adventure and war productions, the film uses expansive landscapes, armoured vehicles and extensive battle sequences to create the atmosphere of a major military campaign. The production was notable for its ambitious scale, with filming taking place in Spain rather than the actual Ardennes region. The Spanish terrain provided space for large manoeuvres and helped accommodate the production's numerous vehicles and large-scale set pieces.
Although inspired by historical events, Battle of the Bulge takes considerable dramatic liberties with the actual campaign, including its geography, chronology and presentation of military equipment. Nevertheless, it remains a recognisable example of the large-scale war epics popular during the 1960s. Its focus on armoured warfare, battlefield leadership and the determination of soldiers under pressure gives the film lasting appeal for fans of classic war cinema.
For collectors, this original vintage daybill connects the film's cinematic legacy with Australia's historic movie-going culture. Australian daybill posters are particularly distinctive formats of film advertising, making original examples desirable display pieces for enthusiasts of 1960s cinema memorabilia, military history and classic Hollywood productions. This Battle of the Bulge poster offers an authentic period collectible associated with one of the era's best-known Second World War films.
To find out more about Battle of the Bulge (1965) 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.