INSIDE THE MAFIA (1959) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, FILM NOIR
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
INSIDE THE MAFIA (1959) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Cameron Mitchell, Robert Strauss, Grant Richards, Richard Benedict, Directed by Edward L. Cahn is in Fine + condition. Movie Poster...
INSIDE THE MAFIA (1959) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Cameron Mitchell, Robert Strauss, Grant Richards, Richard Benedict, Directed by Edward L. Cahn is in Fine + condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Fine+ condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, pin holes in each corner and a 3 cm x 1 cm paper hole in the 2nd fold, some edgewear present and some foxing spots on the opposite side that do not show through. This original Australian Daybill movie poster is an authentic cinema-issued poster from the film's original 1959 theatrical release. Featuring striking vintage crime artwork typical of the late 1950s, this collectible represents an increasingly scarce piece of Film Noir and organised crime cinema history. Original Australian Daybills are highly regarded by collectors for their distinctive size, vibrant artwork and limited survival rate compared to other international poster formats.
Movie Synopsis
Inside the Mafia (1959) is a gritty American crime drama that explores the dangerous inner workings of organised crime during an era when gangster films continued to captivate audiences. Directed by prolific filmmaker Edward L. Cahn and written by Orville H. Hampton, the film delivers an engaging blend of suspense, undercover investigation and mob intrigue while reflecting many of the themes that made classic Film Noir and crime cinema so enduring.
The story follows federal investigators determined to dismantle a powerful criminal syndicate from within. As law enforcement closes in on the organisation, loyalties are tested, alliances shift and deception becomes an essential survival tool. The narrative focuses on the constant struggle between justice and corruption, where even trusted associates may have hidden motives. As the investigation progresses, the tension steadily builds towards a dramatic confrontation that exposes the ruthless methods used by organised crime while highlighting the courage required to challenge it.
The cast is led by Cameron Mitchell, whose commanding screen presence made him a familiar face across westerns, war films and crime dramas throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He is joined by Robert Strauss, remembered for bringing both personality and intensity to a wide variety of supporting roles. Grant Richards and Richard Benedict complete the principal cast, helping create an ensemble that captures the uncertainty and danger surrounding the criminal underworld.
Director Edward L. Cahn built an impressive career directing an enormous number of feature films across numerous genres, including science fiction, westerns, horror and crime pictures. His efficient directing style kept the story moving at a brisk pace while maintaining suspense throughout. Although often produced on modest budgets, many of Cahn's films have since gained appreciation among collectors and fans of classic genre cinema for their entertaining storytelling and memorable atmosphere.
Inside the Mafia reflects Hollywood's fascination with organised crime during the late 1950s, presenting audiences with a world of secret meetings, double-crosses and constant danger. Rather than glorifying criminal activity, the film emphasises the relentless efforts of investigators determined to expose corruption and bring powerful crime figures to justice. Its urban settings, shadow-filled cinematography and morally complex characters echo many of the visual and thematic conventions associated with classic Film Noir.
Today, Inside the Mafia (1959) remains an appealing title for collectors of vintage gangster films and fans of post-war American crime cinema. Original Australian Daybill posters from lesser-known crime films have become increasingly difficult to locate, making this authentic cinema poster an excellent addition to collections focused on Film Noir, organised crime movies, classic Hollywood cinema or original vintage movie posters from the 1950s.
To find out more about Inside the Mafia (1959) 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.