FANTASIA (1940) Movie Poster, Re-release 70-80's, Original Daybill
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
FANTASIA (1940) Movie Poster, Re-release 70-80's, Original Daybill featuring Mickey Mouse, Leopold Stokowski & directed by Walt Disney Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This Original Vintage unrestored Movie Poster is...
FANTASIA (1940) Movie Poster, Re-release 70-80's, Original Daybill featuring Mickey Mouse, Leopold Stokowski & directed by Walt Disney
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Vintage unrestored Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition, Folded twice as issued. Minor handling/storage wear, otherwise in excellent condition. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. This authentic Australian daybill from the 1970–80’s re-release is a highly desirable piece of Disney animation memorabilia. Folded as issued and exceptionally well preserved, it displays strong colour, clean fold lines and sharp imagery. As an original vintage movie poster, it captures the timeless magic of one of the most ambitious animated features ever produced, making it ideal for collectors of classic Disney cinema and investment-grade film posters.
Movie Synopsis
Fantasia (1940) stands as one of the most groundbreaking achievements in animation history. Produced by Walt Disney and directed by a team of supervising directors under his creative vision, the film redefined what animated storytelling could be. Rather than following a single narrative, Fantasia presents a series of animated segments set to celebrated works of classical music, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of conductor Leopold Stokowski.
The film opens with abstract imagery accompanying Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor,” signalling to audiences that this would be no ordinary cartoon. Each subsequent segment blends music and animation in innovative ways. Perhaps the most iconic sequence is “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” starring Mickey Mouse as an overconfident apprentice who uses magic beyond his control. This segment revitalised Mickey’s popularity and remains one of the most recognisable moments in Disney history.
Other memorable sequences include the delicate “Dance of the Hours,” featuring comic ballet-dancing animals, and the awe-inspiring “The Rite of Spring,” which depicts the formation of Earth and the age of dinosaurs. The contrast between the whimsical and the dramatic demonstrates the film’s remarkable tonal range. Disney’s animators pushed technical boundaries with experimental colour, lighting effects and pioneering sound design, including the early use of “Fantasound,” an innovative multi-channel audio system developed specifically for the film.
Although its initial 1940 release faced financial challenges due to the onset of World War II limiting international distribution, Fantasia gained renewed appreciation through subsequent re-releases, including the popular 1970s and 1980s screenings that introduced it to new generations. These reissues cemented its reputation as a visionary masterpiece and a cornerstone of classic animated cinema.
Today, Fantasia (1940) is widely regarded as a landmark in both animation and musical interpretation on film. Its daring fusion of imagery and symphonic music influenced countless filmmakers and animators. The film’s artistry, imagination and technical innovation continue to inspire audiences more than eight decades after its debut.
This original Australian re-release daybill movie poster beautifully reflects the film’s enchanting imagery and enduring appeal. For collectors of Disney movie posters, animation enthusiasts, or admirers of cinematic history, this Very Fine/Near Mint example represents a superb opportunity to own a piece of timeless family entertainment heritage. Its strong condition and classic design ensure it will remain a treasured display item for years to come.
To find out more about Fantasia (1940) 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.