BON VOYAGE CHARLIE BROWN (1980) MOVIE POSTER, DAYBILL
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
Bon Voyage Charlie Brown (1980) Starring the voices of Arrin Skelley, Daniel Anderson, Casey Carlson, Patricia Patts, Directed by Bill Melendez and Phil Roman is in Very Fine/Near Mint condition. ...
Bon Voyage Charlie Brown (1980) Starring the voices of Arrin Skelley, Daniel Anderson, Casey Carlson, Patricia Patts, Directed by Bill Melendez and Phil Roman is in Very Fine/Near Mint condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Daybill is presented in Very Fine/Near Mint condition, Folded as issued. No flaws to mention. This rare poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free polyprop bag with acid free backing board. This exceptional original daybill poster represents a treasured piece of Australian cinema memorabilia from Charles M. Schulz's beloved Peanuts franchise. The daybill format was specifically designed for Australian theatrical distribution, making this a highly sought-after collectible for both Peanuts enthusiasts and vintage animation poster collectors worldwide.
Movie Synopsis
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) is a delightful 1980 American animated adventure mystery film produced by United Feature Syndicate and distributed by Paramount Pictures. This charming production was expertly directed by Bill Melendez and Phil Roman, marking it as the fourth full-length feature film based on Charles M. Schulz's iconic Peanuts comic strip and the final one produced during Schulz's lifetime until The Peanuts Movie in 2015.
The film follows Charlie Brown, brilliantly voiced by Arrin Skelley, alongside his faithful companions Linus Van Pelt (Daniel Anderson), Peppermint Patty (Patricia Patts), and Marcie (Casey Carlson) as they embark on an extraordinary journey to France as foreign exchange students. Naturally, the beloved beagle Snoopy and his faithful companion Woodstock join the adventure, both voiced by the legendary Bill Melendez himself.
The adventure begins at Charlie Brown's school when Linus introduces two French students, Babette and Jacques, who are spending time in America to familiarise themselves with American culture. In return, Charlie Brown and his friends are selected to travel to France, creating the perfect setup for an overseas adventure filled with mystery, romance, and typical Peanuts charm.
Charlie Brown becomes particularly intrigued and troubled by a mysterious letter he receives from a French girl who invites him as her guest to her château. However, upon arrival, Charlie Brown discovers that he doesn't seem particularly welcomed at the grand estate, creating the central mystery that drives the film's narrative. The story beautifully weaves together themes of friendship, cultural exchange, and personal growth as the Peanuts gang navigates the challenges of being in a foreign country.
The film showcases stunning animation that captures the essence of Schulz's distinctive artistic style while bringing the characters to vibrant life on the big screen. Phil Roman, who would later become renowned for his work on The Simpsons, collaborated seamlessly with veteran Peanuts animator Bill Melendez to create a visual feast that honours the beloved comic strip's legacy.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the French countryside, the film explores themes of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. Snoopy finds himself competing at various activities, while the children experience the excitement and challenges of international travel. The movie features the classic Peanuts humour alongside genuine emotional moments that resonate with audiences of all ages.
This family-friendly adventure received widespread critical acclaim and maintains a strong 7.1 rating on IMDb, testament to its enduring appeal. The film represents a significant milestone in animation history as the last Peanuts theatrical release for 35 years, making it a particularly important piece of cinema memorabilia for collectors and fans.
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.