CARAVAN OF COURAGE: AN EWOK ADVENTURE (1984) Daybill Movie Poster
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
CARAVAN OF COURAGE: AN EWOK ADVENTURE (1984) Movie Poster Daybill, Artwork by the late Drew Struzan, Directed by John Korty, Starring Eric Walker, Warwick Davis, Fionnula Flanagan and Guy Boyd is...
CARAVAN OF COURAGE: AN EWOK ADVENTURE (1984) Movie Poster Daybill, Artwork by the late Drew Struzan, Directed by John Korty, Starring Eric Walker, Warwick Davis, Fionnula Flanagan and Guy Boyd is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, vintage, unrestored Daybill Movie Poster is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition with 2 Daybill folds as issued with a small edgewear bump on the left side 1st fold but has been flattened out. This authentic Australian Daybill cinema poster from 1984 represents a fantastic opportunity for collectors of Star Wars memorabilia, particularly those interested in rare posters connected to the beloved forest moon of Endor and the Ewok adventures. This beautiful example was designed by the late artist Drew Stuzan. His illustrations captured the excitement, atmosphere, and spirit of each film they represented. Daybill posters were produced specifically for Australian cinemas and are prized for their unique size and distribution history. The artwork captures the charm and fantasy spirit of the film, featuring the courageous Ewoks and the stranded human children at the centre of the story. Posters from this era were designed to quickly capture the attention of cinema audiences, and today they remain highly sought after by collectors of original vintage movie posters.
Movie Synopsis
Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984) is a charming fantasy adventure set within the beloved universe of Star Wars, expanding the mythology of the forest moon of Endor first introduced in Return of the Jedi (1983). Directed by John Korty and produced by George Lucas, the film was created as a television movie that quickly became a favourite among younger fans of the galaxy far, far away.
The story follows siblings Mace Towani (Eric Walker) and Cindel Towani (Aubree Miller), whose family becomes stranded on the forest moon of Endor after their starcruiser crash-lands. When their parents mysteriously disappear, the children find themselves alone in a strange and dangerous world filled with towering forests, unusual creatures and hidden threats. Their only hope comes from the friendly and resourceful Ewoks, the small but brave inhabitants of Endor who captured the hearts of audiences in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Among the Ewoks is the lovable Wicket W. Warrick, portrayed by Warwick Davis, who reprises the role that made him a fan favourite in Return of the Jedi. With the help of Wicket and the Ewok tribe, Mace and Cindel embark on a perilous journey to rescue their parents from the terrifying giant creature known as the Gorax. Along the way they encounter mystical beings, treacherous landscapes and magical elements that give the story a classic fairy-tale feel within the broader Star Wars universe.
The film also stars Fionnula Flanagan as the wise and gentle Ewok shaman Katrina, alongside Guy Boyd as the children’s father Jeremitt Towani. The production combined practical creature effects, detailed costumes and the imaginative world-building that defined many Lucasfilm productions of the 1980s. Much of the filming took place in the redwood forests of Northern California, which provided the perfect natural backdrop for the lush environment of Endor.
One particularly interesting aspect of the film is how it bridges the tone between the epic storytelling of Star Wars and a family-friendly fantasy adventure. Designed to appeal to younger viewers, the film emphasises themes of courage, friendship and perseverance. Warwick Davis’ performance as Wicket remains a highlight, helping establish the Ewoks as enduring icons within the Star Wars universe.
Today, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure holds a nostalgic place in Star Wars history. Original cinema material such as this 1984 Australian Daybill movie poster is increasingly collectible, especially among fans seeking memorabilia connected to the Ewoks and the expanded Star Wars universe. For collectors of vintage film advertising, this poster represents a wonderful piece of 1980s science-fiction and fantasy cinema history.
To find out more about Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984) 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.