CASINO ROYALE (1967) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, James Bond, Satire
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
CASINO ROYALE (1967) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, James Bond, Satire, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Directed by John Huston is in Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This poster is...
CASINO ROYALE (1967) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, James Bond, Satire, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Directed by John Huston is in Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Fine+ condition with 2 Daybill folds as issued, Paper loss on left hand side below the 2nd fold, pin holes at the top corners, plus staple holes in each corner, there are some foxing spots on the back of the poster in the white border at the top of the poster which are faint on the right side.
The Artwork for this authentic Original Australian Daybill movie poster for CASINO ROYALE (1967) was done by Robert McGinnis who was a legendary American illustrator best known for creating the stylish and colourful artwork for many James Bond movie posters, including this, as well as hundreds of Hollywood film posters.
This authentic Original Australian Daybill movie poster for CASINO ROYALE (1967) is an outstanding collectible from one of the most unique and unconventional entries connected to the legendary James Bond franchise. Despite the noted wear, the poster still displays beautifully and retains excellent vintage appeal for collectors of spy film memorabilia, 1960s cinema artwork, and Bond-related collectibles. Original Daybill posters for this cult classic parody are highly sought-after due to the film’s star-studded cast, psychedelic 1960s design style, and enduring popularity among fans of classic espionage cinema.
Movie Synopsis
CASINO ROYALE (1967) is one of the most fascinating and unusual productions associated with the world of James Bond. Rather than serving as an official entry in the EON Productions Bond series starring Sean Connery, this lavish 1967 film is a wildly satirical comedy adaptation of Ian Fleming’s first Bond novel. Combining spy spoof humour, psychedelic visuals, and an extraordinary ensemble cast, the movie has become a beloved cult favourite and a standout example of 1960s experimental filmmaking.
The film stars David Niven as the original Sir James Bond, a retired British spy who is reluctantly called back into service to battle the evil organisation SMERSH. In an effort to confuse enemy agents, Bond devises an outrageous strategy in which multiple operatives are all assigned the name “James Bond.” This bizarre concept allows the film to feature numerous interpretations of Bond played by an all-star cast including Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, Joanna Pettet, Daliah Lavi, Woody Allen, and Terence Cooper.
Peter Sellers portrays Evelyn Tremble, a baccarat expert recruited to impersonate James Bond and challenge the villain Le Chiffre in a high-stakes casino showdown. Sellers’ performance delivers much of the film’s comic energy, blending sophisticated humour with absurd spy parody. Meanwhile, Orson Welles appears as the villainous Le Chiffre, bringing his trademark screen presence and theatrical style to the production.
One of the most remarkable aspects of CASINO ROYALE is its chaotic and ambitious production history. The film was directed by multiple filmmakers, including John Huston, Ken Hughes, Val Guest, Joseph McGrath, and Robert Parrish, resulting in a highly unconventional and surreal final product. Creative disagreements, scheduling conflicts, and script rewrites occurred throughout filming, contributing to the movie’s famously unpredictable tone.
The film is also remembered for its extravagant visual design, colourful costumes, elaborate sets, and strong connection to the psychedelic pop-art style of the late 1960s. The energetic soundtrack by legendary composer Burt Bacharach became one of the film’s greatest successes, particularly the iconic song “The Look of Love” performed by Dusty Springfield. The music remains closely associated with the stylish atmosphere of 1960s spy cinema.
Although initially divisive among critics, CASINO ROYALE (1967) gradually developed a strong cult following due to its surreal humour, enormous cast, and complete departure from the traditional Bond formula. Modern audiences often appreciate the film as a time capsule of swinging 1960s pop culture and experimental comedy filmmaking.
For collectors, original posters from CASINO ROYALE remain highly desirable because of the film’s connection to the James Bond universe and its visually striking promotional artwork. Australian Daybill posters are particularly prized internationally due to their distinctive format and rarity. This vintage poster represents an excellent opportunity to own an authentic piece of James Bond cinematic history and one of the most unique spy film productions ever released.
To find out more about CASINO ROYALE (1967) 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.