EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE (1978) MOVIE POSTER, DAYBILL, CLINT EASTWOOD
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Every Which Way But Loose (1978) Original Daybill, Movie Poster, Starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Directed by James Fargo, is in Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and Condition...
Every Which Way But Loose (1978) Original Daybill, Movie Poster, Starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Directed by James Fargo, is in Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Daybill is presented in Near Mint condition, Folded as issued. Slightly shorter Daybill at 26.75" x 13.25". No flaws to mention. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free polyprop bag with acid free backing board. This original daybill poster represents one of the most sought-after formats from the Australian cinema distribution era, making it a valuable addition to any movie poster collection.
Movie Synopsis
Every Which Way But Loose is a 1978 action-comedy film directed by James Fargo that follows the San Fernando Valley adventures of trucker turned prize-fighter Philo Beddoe and his pet orangutan Clyde. Clint Eastwood stars as Philo Beddoe, a trucker and bare-knuckle brawler roaming the American West in search of a lost love while accompanied by his brother/manager Orville and his pet orangutan Clyde. Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy who is also the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies, living with a 165-pound orangutan named Clyde.
The film stars Clint Eastwood alongside Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Beverly D'Angelo and features Manis The Orangutan as Clyde. The supporting cast also includes the great Ruth Gordon, creating a solid ensemble that brings depth to this unique action-comedy. Written by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg, the film surprised studio executives who were initially sweating about the release.
The story unfolds when Philo falls in love with Lynn Halsey-Taylor, a flighty country singer played by Sondra Locke, who leads him on a screwball chase across the American Southwest. Nothing's in the way except a motorcycle gang, some cops, and legendary brawler Tank Murdock. Accompanied by his pet orangutan Clyde, Philo faces a series of humorous and challenging encounters while searching for love, which blends action, comedy, and adventure.
The movie was primarily filmed in various locations in California, including Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Every Which Way But Loose is known for its unique blend of comedy and action, breaking traditional genre norms. The fight scenes in the movie were praised for their realism and intensity. This film marked the beginning of what could be called Clint Eastwood's Country Music period that cast him in more of a good old boy light with plenty of Grand Ole Opry stars on the soundtrack and a few making cameo appearances.
The film became a massive commercial success, grossing a total of $104.3 million in the United States and Canada, ranking high among those of Eastwood's career, and was the second-highest-grossing film of 1978. Despite initial critical negativity, the film's box office success proved that audiences embraced this unconventional pairing of Clint Eastwood with his orangutan companion.
This original daybill poster captures the essence of one of Eastwood's most commercially successful films, showcasing the unique character dynamic that made Every Which Way But Loose a beloved cult classic. The poster represents a significant piece of 1970s cinema history and is an essential item for collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia or fans of action-comedy films.
To find out more about Every Which Way But Loose (1978) 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.