IN LIKE FLINT (1967) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, SPY
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
IN LIKE FLINT (1967) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill starring James Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Jean Hale, directed by Gordon Douglas is in Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition:...
IN LIKE FLINT (1967) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill starring James Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Jean Hale, directed by Gordon Douglas is in Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, vintage, unrestored Australian Daybill Movie Poster presents as Fine+ condition, with 2 Daybill folds as issued, and several pin marks in each corner with some that have slightly caused a larger hole (especially top right corner), slight foxing on the back. Despite these signs of use, the poster retains strong colour and visual appeal, making it a desirable piece of 1960s spy film memorabilia. Australian Daybills are particularly collectible due to their distinctive format and limited distribution. While the poster artist is uncredited, the design captures the stylish, playful tone of the era’s spy spoof genre, featuring bold graphics and dynamic imagery that reflect the film’s action-packed and tongue-in-cheek narrative.
Movie Synopsis
In Like Flint (1967) is a stylish and entertaining spy comedy that serves as the sequel to the successful film Our Man Flint. Directed by Gordon Douglas, the movie continues the adventures of super-spy Derek Flint, portrayed with effortless charm by James Coburn. Combining elements of espionage, satire, and action, the film stands as a quintessential example of 1960s pop culture cinema.
The story begins with a mysterious organisation composed entirely of women who plot to take control of the world by manipulating global leaders. When several key figures are replaced by lookalikes, suspicions arise, prompting the government to call in Derek Flint, a man known for his extraordinary intelligence, physical prowess, and refined tastes.
Flint’s investigation leads him into a world of intrigue and deception, where he uncovers the organisation’s plan to dominate global power structures. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colourful characters, including the formidable antagonist played by Lee J. Cobb, as well as allies and adversaries portrayed by Jean Hale and other notable cast members.
What sets In Like Flint apart is its playful tone and self-aware humour, which both celebrates and parodies the conventions of the spy genre popularised by the James Bond films. Flint himself is a larger-than-life character, skilled in everything from martial arts to ballet, and equally comfortable in high society and dangerous situations. This exaggerated persona adds to the film’s comedic appeal while maintaining a sense of excitement and adventure.
The production reflects the vibrant style of the late 1960s, with colourful sets, fashionable costumes, and a jazzy musical score that enhances the film’s energetic pace. Director Gordon Douglas expertly balances action sequences with comedic moments, ensuring that the film remains engaging throughout.
Today, In Like Flint (1967) is remembered as a cult favourite, appreciated for its unique blend of humour and espionage. It captures the spirit of a time when spy films embraced both glamour and satire, offering audiences an entertaining escape.
This original Australian Daybill poster is a fantastic piece of vintage cinema history, ideal for collectors of spy film memorabilia and fans of classic 1960s cinema. Its distinctive design and connection to a beloved cult film make it a standout addition to any collection.
To find out more about In Like Flint (1967) 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.