JAWS (1975) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Steven Spielberg
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
JAWS (1975) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill, Directed by Steven Spielberg, Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw & Richard Dreyfuss is in Very Good Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This...
JAWS (1975) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill, Directed by Steven Spielberg, Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw & Richard Dreyfuss is in Very Good Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Australian Daybill Movie Poster presents as very good condition, used with additional creases, small paper loss right edge, light marks/stains, paper lift from tape removal on back bottom left corner, and a card has been glued to the back top edge (and later torn off) that cinemas sometimes added above daybills to advertise session times. This highly collectible original Australian daybill represents an authentic piece of cinema history from the film’s initial theatrical release. Printed for local distribution, daybills are prized for their unique proportions and regional artwork presentation. While the poster artist for this iconic design remains uncredited, the imagery—featuring the menacing shark beneath an unsuspecting swimmer—has become one of the most recognisable and influential pieces of film marketing ever created.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1975 and directed by Steven Spielberg, Jaws is widely regarded as the original summer blockbuster, forever changing the landscape of modern cinema. Based on the novel by Peter Benchley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Carl Gottlieb, the film delivers a masterclass in suspense, storytelling, and character-driven drama. Set in the fictional seaside town of Amity Island, the story begins with a shocking late-night shark attack that sets the tone for the terror to come.
Police Chief Martin Brody, played by Roy Scheider, is a newcomer to the island and quickly finds himself at odds with local officials who are reluctant to close the beaches during peak tourist season. As further attacks occur, Brody teams up with marine biologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and the grizzled shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw). Together, they embark on a perilous journey to hunt down the enormous great white shark responsible for the carnage.
Jaws (1975) is celebrated not only for its gripping narrative but also for its groundbreaking production techniques. Mechanical issues with the shark prop—nicknamed “Bruce”—forced Spielberg to rely on suggestion and atmosphere rather than explicit visuals, ultimately enhancing the film’s tension and psychological impact. This creative decision, paired with John Williams’ iconic two-note score, helped craft one of the most suspenseful cinematic experiences of all time.
The film’s success was monumental, becoming the highest-grossing movie of its time and earning multiple Academy Awards. Its influence can still be seen in modern thrillers and blockbuster filmmaking. Jaws remains a defining moment in film history, blending horror, adventure, and human drama into a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences decades later.
To find out more about JAWS (1975) 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.