FATHER GOOSE (1964) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Cary Grant
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
FATHER GOOSE (1964) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Directed by Ralph Nelson is in Fine condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This poster is presented...
FATHER GOOSE (1964) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Directed by Ralph Nelson is in Fine condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Fine condition with 2 Daybill Folds as issued, 2 Daybill folds as issued, foxing presenting on the right hand side in the white border, neat pin holes in outside of the corner. There's a bit of foxing on the back as well on the right hand side and as noted appears at the front of the poster too, otherwise this is a fantastic representation. This authentic Australian Daybill cinema poster for FATHER GOOSE (1964) remains a highly desirable collectible for fans of classic Hollywood cinema and collectors of Cary Grant movie memorabilia. The poster displays vibrant imagery and excellent original presentation, making it ideal for framing and long-term collection investment. Original Australian Daybills from the 1960s are becoming increasingly difficult to source in such attractive condition, especially for award-winning comedy classics starring legendary actors.
Movie Synopsis
FATHER GOOSE (1964) is a classic wartime romantic comedy starring the incomparable Cary Grant alongside French actress Leslie Caron, directed by Ralph Nelson. Set during World War II on a remote tropical island in the South Pacific, the film combines adventure, humour, romance, and heartwarming family moments into one of the most entertaining comedies of the 1960s.
Cary Grant plays Walter Eckland, a rough-edged American beachcomber living a solitary life away from civilisation. Known for his love of rum and dislike of authority, Eckland is reluctantly recruited by the British Navy to act as a coastwatcher, reporting Japanese aircraft and ship movements from his isolated island hideaway. In exchange for supplies and alcohol, he agrees to assist the war effort while attempting to maintain his peaceful lifestyle.
His quiet existence is suddenly disrupted when Catherine Freneau, played by Leslie Caron, arrives unexpectedly with seven young schoolgirls after being evacuated from enemy territory. The uptight and proper Catherine clashes immediately with the scruffy and cynical Eckland, creating much of the film’s hilarious chemistry. As Japanese forces move closer to the island, the unlikely pair must learn to cooperate in order to survive and protect the children.
The film perfectly showcases Cary Grant’s legendary comedic timing, blending witty dialogue with heartfelt emotional moments. Grant received widespread praise for his performance, while the screenplay by S. H. Barnett, Peter Stone, and Frank Tarloff earned the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The movie remains one of the most beloved entries in Grant’s distinguished film career.
Director Ralph Nelson successfully balances romance, slapstick comedy, and wartime suspense, creating a charming and memorable cinematic experience. The tropical island setting gives the film a visually rich atmosphere, while the interaction between the adult characters and children provides warmth and humour throughout. Trevor Howard also delivers an enjoyable supporting performance as the British naval commander who recruits Eckland for espionage duties.
An interesting production fact is that Cary Grant initially hesitated to accept the role, yet the performance became one of his late-career highlights. The film was also notable for showcasing Grant in a more rugged and dishevelled appearance than audiences were accustomed to seeing. Despite this departure from his usual sophisticated image, audiences embraced the performance, helping the movie become both a critical and commercial success.
Today, FATHER GOOSE is remembered as a timeless romantic comedy adventure that continues to entertain audiences with its humour, charm, and unforgettable performances. Original cinema posters from this classic release remain highly sought-after by collectors of vintage Hollywood memorabilia, particularly fans of Cary Grant and classic war-era comedy films.
To find out more about FATHER GOOSE (1964) 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.