BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969), Movie Poster Daybill, Newman
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969), Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition This Australian Daybill Movie Poster has...
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969), Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
This Australian Daybill Movie Poster has two standard daybill folds. Light handling and edge wear/bumps (see image). Overall, in Very Fine condition.
Movie Poster History and Release Information
Multiple versions of this original Australian daybill poster were printed for its release. These are:
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3 colour - yellow/gold/black picture, red actor names, black title, yellow gold border at bottom. Ratings stamp "Not Suitable for Children" and extra "Original BURT BACHARACH Score available on A & M Records" printed above the ratings stamp.
- 2 colour - yellow/gold/black picture, yellow/gold actor names, black title, yellow gold border at bottom (this poster). Ratings stamp "Not Suitable for Children". Australia didn't change from using "Not Suitable for Children" to "NRC" until 1971. So, by deduction, we know that the 3 colour, and this two colour Daybill, were the first two versions and must have been printed for the initial 1970 movie release in Australia. It is likely that that the gold/black two colour Daybill was the second printing but we're unable to confirm at this time.
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2 colour [NRC] - red/black picture, red actor names, black title, red border at bottom. The "NRC" rating stamp shows that this poster would have been printed in 1971 or later.
This movie had a slightly later release in Australia, than the US, in 1970. So, both the three colour, and this poster for sale, would have both been printed in 1970. Which one was printed first? Given that both were printed in 1970 it probably doesn't matter. Both posters were for the initial release. And we have seen more examples of the three colour. So, it's safe to say that this yellow/black version is rarer!
Movie Synopsis
Experience the Wild West like never before with this iconic original release Australian movie poster of this classic! Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, this Daybill edition is a must-have for western film enthusiasts. This movie will transport you to the iconic era of cowboys and outlaws.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid remains a classic in American cinema. Paul Newman and Robert Redford's chemistry on screen as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid respectively is timeless, and William Goldman's screenplay captures the essence of their camaraderie amidst the backdrop of the Wild West. The film's blend of action, humor, and romance, along with its memorable soundtrack and cinematography, has secured its place in cinematic history.
For more information about the movie and its posters click here.
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. Long Daybills (pre-WW2 or pre-1941) measured 15" x 40" were printed two to a sheet. This changed in 1941 as a shortage of wood chip supply, and paper stock generally, 13" x 30" (often referred to as Post-War Daybill), and for a short time 10" x 30" (often referred to as the War-Time Daybill) where four Daybills could be printed on one sheet. Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills". This 13" x 30" Post-War Size carried through until the 1980's, where over a few years the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm.
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.