DR ZHIVAGO (1965) Movie Poster, Re-Release 70's Vintage Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
DR ZHIVAGO (1965) Movie Poster, Re-Release 70's Vintage Daybill starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie & directed by David Lean is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This...
DR ZHIVAGO (1965) Movie Poster, Re-Release 70's Vintage Daybill starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie & directed by David Lean is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Vintage unrestored Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine+ Condition with neat pin holes in each corner, otherwise in excellent condition. This poster is currently stored flat and will be rolled and carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. This authentic Australian daybill from the 1970’s re-release represents a highly sought-after piece of cinema memorabilia from one of the most celebrated epic romances in film history. The colours remain vibrant and the imagery is sharp, making it a standout display piece for collectors of classic film posters and fans of sweeping historical dramas. As an unrestored example, it retains its original character and charm, highly valued by serious collectors.
Movie Synopsis
Dr Zhivago (1965) is an epic romantic drama directed by the legendary David Lean, renowned for his sweeping cinematic masterpieces. Based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel by Boris Pasternak, the film tells the poignant story of Yuri Zhivago, played by Omar Sharif, a physician and poet whose life is torn apart by the Russian Revolution and his enduring love for the captivating Lara Antipova, portrayed by Julie Christie.
Set against the turbulent backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, the narrative follows Yuri from his privileged upbringing through the chaos of World War I and the Bolshevik uprising. Though married to the devoted Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin), Yuri’s life changes forever when he encounters Lara, a young woman entangled in her own tragic circumstances involving the manipulative Victor Komarovsky (Rod Steiger). As political unrest sweeps across the nation, personal loyalties and romantic desires clash with ideological upheaval.
David Lean’s direction transforms this intimate love story into a grand historical epic. The film is celebrated for its breathtaking cinematography, achieved largely in Spain and Finland due to restrictions on filming in the Soviet Union. The frozen landscapes and vast snowy vistas became iconic, particularly the unforgettable ice palace sequence. Freddie Young’s Oscar-winning cinematography and Maurice Jarre’s haunting “Lara’s Theme” contribute significantly to the film’s enduring legacy. The score remains one of the most recognisable in cinema history.
Upon release, Dr Zhivago (1965) became a massive box office success and went on to win five Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. Though initial critical reception was mixed, the film has since been reassessed as one of Lean’s finest achievements and a landmark in epic filmmaking. Julie Christie’s performance further cemented her status as one of the era’s leading actresses, while Omar Sharif’s charismatic portrayal brought him international acclaim.
This re-release Australian daybill captures the timeless romance and dramatic intensity that define the film. Highly collectible, especially in Very Fine+ condition, it appeals to enthusiasts of 1960s cinema, romantic epics, and historical dramas alike. Whether you’re a devoted admirer of David Lean’s filmography or seeking an investment-grade piece of original vintage movie poster art, this striking daybill is a remarkable tribute to a cinematic classic that continues to captivate audiences decades later.
To find out more about Dr Zhivago (1965) 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.