DAVE (1993) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Kevin Kline, Ivan Reitman
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
DAVE (1993) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Featuring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver & Frank Langella and Directed by Ivan Reitman is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This...
DAVE (1993) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Featuring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver & Frank Langella and Directed by Ivan Reitman is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster is in Very Fine condition, with a small 1mm tear at the bottom of the poster and some edgewear on the right-hand side, along with minor handling wear. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. Original Australian Daybills from the early 1990s were typically distributed folded or lightly rolled, and surviving examples in this level of preservation are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their bold typography and clean composition. Although the artist for this specific Daybill is uncredited, the layout reflects the classic Australian poster style of the era, known for strong colour contrast and balanced promotional design.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1993, Dave is a charming and witty political comedy directed by the legendary Ivan Reitman, known for blockbusters such as *Ghostbusters* and *Twins*. The film stars the exceptionally versatile Kevin Kline in a dual role as both President Bill Mitchell and his good-hearted lookalike, Dave Kovic. Co-starring Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Ving Rhames and Charles Grodin, the movie combines humour, heart and a surprisingly sharp commentary on American politics. Written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Gary Ross, the film blends satire with optimism, presenting a story grounded in integrity and compassion.
Dave Kovic is an ordinary, likeable everyman who runs a small employment agency and spends his spare time impersonating the President at promotional events. His uncanny resemblance to the real President attracts the attention of the Secret Service, who recruit him for what appears to be a harmless decoy appearance. When the actual President suffers a sudden medical emergency, Dave is thrust into the role on a full-time basis, forced to impersonate the nation’s leader while the administration secretly orchestrates its next moves.
As Dave becomes immersed in the political world, he begins challenging the cynicism and corruption surrounding him. His authenticity and empathy set him apart from the entrenched powerbrokers, particularly the manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, played brilliantly by Frank Langella. Dave’s interactions with First Lady Ellen Mitchell (Sigourney Weaver) gradually transform from frosty formality to warm trust as she realises the man she believes to be her husband is acting with more humanity and sincerity than the President ever had.
The film is notable for its uplifting message about integrity in leadership. Reitman’s steady direction keeps the tone light yet meaningful, while Kline’s dual performance is often praised for its charm, precision and emotional depth. Dave also features cameos from real-life political figures and journalists, adding to the film’s authenticity and timeless appeal. With its blend of romance, comedy and political commentary, the film remains a fan favourite and continues to be regarded as one of the standout political comedies of the 1990s.
To find out more about Dave (1993) 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.