CLUE (1985) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Tim Curry, MYSTERY
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
CLUE (1985) Original Vintage Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Directed by Jonathan Lynn is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This Original...
CLUE (1985) Original Vintage Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Directed by Jonathan Lynn 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, a very small dent on the right hand bottom side, otherwise, its in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation.
This original vintage Australian daybill movie poster for Clue (1985) celebrates the cult mystery comedy inspired by the famous Cluedo board game. Featuring an ensemble cast, an eccentric country mansion and a murder mystery packed with secrets, suspicious characters and unexpected twists, the film has become a much-loved classic among fans of 1980s cinema. Directed by Jonathan Lynn, Clue combines the atmosphere of a traditional detective story with outrageous comedy and memorable performances. This original Australian movie poster is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of vintage movie posters, classic comedy films, murder mysteries and board game memorabilia. Its connection to a film that has grown in popularity over the decades makes it a distinctive addition to a collection of original theatrical advertising from the 1980s.
Movie Synopsis
Clue (1985) is a mystery comedy directed by Jonathan Lynn, based on the popular murder-mystery board game Cluedo, known as Clue in North America. Rather than simply recreating the game, the film transforms its familiar ingredients into an entertaining cinematic whodunit, complete with secret passages, hidden identities, suspicious guests and a mansion full of potential murderers. Written by Lynn, the screenplay combines classic detective-story conventions with fast-paced dialogue, slapstick and dark humour.
The story begins in 1954, when six strangers receive mysterious invitations to a secluded New England mansion. Each guest arrives using a pseudonym, including Colonel Mustard, played by Martin Mull; Mrs White, portrayed by Madeline Kahn; Professor Plum, played by Christopher Lloyd; Miss Scarlet, portrayed by Lesley Ann Warren; Mrs Peacock, played by Eileen Brennan; and Mr Green, portrayed by Michael McKean. Their mysterious host, Mr Boddy, played by Lee Ving, has invited them to dinner, but it soon becomes apparent that the gathering has a far more sinister purpose.
Welcoming the guests is the mansion's butler, Wadsworth, played by Tim Curry. With impeccable timing, theatrical energy and an increasingly frantic manner, Curry delivers one of the film's most memorable performances. Wadsworth explains that the guests share a dangerous secret: Mr Boddy has been blackmailing them. When the evening takes a deadly turn and a murder occurs, the assembled party must work out who is responsible before more victims appear.
The investigation quickly becomes a chaotic sequence of accusations, suspicious movements and discoveries. As the guests move between rooms, they encounter potential murder weapons, hidden passages and unexpected evidence. The familiar objects and locations associated with the original board game are woven into the action, giving fans recognisable references while allowing newcomers to enjoy the mystery on its own terms. The mansion becomes a labyrinth of comic misunderstandings, where almost everyone seems to have something to hide.
The ensemble cast is central to the film's enduring appeal. Madeline Kahn's exasperated Mrs White delivers some of the production's sharpest comic moments, while Christopher Lloyd brings eccentric intensity to Professor Plum. Eileen Brennan and Lesley Ann Warren provide contrasting personalities, and Martin Mull and Michael McKean add further layers of suspicious charm. Tim Curry ties the story together with his commanding performance as the increasingly bewildered butler, guiding the audience through a night in which the situation becomes more absurd with every revelation.
One of the most distinctive aspects of Clue is its unusual theatrical approach to the mystery's conclusion. The original release featured different endings distributed to cinemas, each presenting a different explanation of the murders. A version combining the possible endings was subsequently made available to audiences, creating an experience that reflects the multiple solutions of the board game itself. This inventive release strategy helped distinguish the film from conventional murder mysteries and remains one of its best-known production details.
Although the film received a mixed response on its initial release, it gradually developed a devoted following through home video and television screenings. Today, Clue is widely appreciated for its quotable dialogue, intricate comic plotting and wonderfully exaggerated performances. Its blend of 1980s comedy, classic whodunit mystery and vintage board game nostalgia continues to attract new generations of viewers.
For collectors, this original Clue (1985) movie poster celebrates a cult favourite that successfully brought a familiar board game to the big screen. It is an excellent choice for fans of Tim Curry, classic mystery comedies, vintage Cluedo memorabilia and original Australian daybill posters. Whether displayed alongside other 1980s film collectibles or included in a dedicated movie poster collection, this piece offers a nostalgic connection to one of the decade's most distinctive ensemble comedies.
To find out more about Clue (1985) 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.