GOLDFINGER (1964) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Sean Connery
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
Goldfinger (1964) Original Movie Poster starring Sean Connery as James Bond, with Honor Blackman and Gert Fröbe, directed by Guy Hamilton is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition...
Goldfinger (1964) Original Movie Poster starring Sean Connery as James Bond, with Honor Blackman and Gert Fröbe, directed by Guy Hamilton is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Vintage Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine Condition with some edgewear crumple on the top left hand side and some edgewear on the right hand side bottom. This is an authentic Australian daybill from the film’s original 1964 release and displays exceptionally well for its age. Minor handling wear is consistent with original cinema use and does not detract from the overall visual impact or collectability of this piece. The poster retains strong colour, clear imagery and sharp typography, making it a standout example of a classic James Bond movie poster. This poster is currently stored flat but will be rolled and carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder.
Movie Synopsis
Goldfinger (1964) is widely regarded as the film that firmly established the James Bond franchise as a global cultural phenomenon. Sean Connery delivers his third and most iconic performance as British secret agent 007, James Bond, in a stylish, high-stakes thriller that perfectly blends espionage, action, humour and spectacle.
The story begins with Bond investigating the mysterious gold magnate Auric Goldfinger, played memorably by Gert Fröbe. Initially suspected of gold smuggling, Goldfinger soon reveals himself to be far more dangerous and ambitious. As Bond follows the trail from Miami to Switzerland and eventually back to the United States, he uncovers Operation Grand Slam, a daring plan to contaminate the gold reserves at Fort Knox, destabilising the global economy and increasing Goldfinger’s own wealth.
Honor Blackman stars as Pussy Galore, one of the most famous Bond girls in the entire series, bringing both strength and complexity to the role. Shirley Eaton’s unforgettable appearance as Jill Masterson, immortalised in cinema history by the infamous gold-painted scene, further cemented Goldfinger’s reputation for bold and unforgettable imagery. Supporting performances from Bernard Lee as M, Desmond Llewelyn as Q, and Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny add depth and continuity to the Bond universe.
Directed by Guy Hamilton and written by Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn, Goldfinger refined the Bond formula that would be followed for decades: exotic locations, larger-than-life villains, cutting-edge gadgets, and a distinctive musical identity. John Barry’s iconic score, including the powerful title song performed by Shirley Bassey, remains one of the most recognisable themes in film history.
From a production standpoint, Goldfinger marked a significant increase in budget and ambition for the series. The Aston Martin DB5, complete with ejector seat and hidden weapons, made its debut here and instantly became a symbol of Bond’s cool sophistication. The film was a massive box office success and is frequently cited as the benchmark against which all subsequent James Bond films are measured.
For collectors, original vintage posters from Goldfinger are among the most sought-after in the entire franchise. This Australian daybill represents a tangible piece of cinematic history from the golden age of spy films and is an essential addition for serious Bond fans and movie memorabilia collectors alike.
To find out more about Goldfinger (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.