JOE COCKER: MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN (1971) Movie Poster, Daybill
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
JOE COCKER: MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN (1971) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill starring Joe Cocker & Leon Russell, directed by Pierre Adidge is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster...
JOE COCKER: MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN (1971) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill starring Joe Cocker & Leon Russell, directed by Pierre Adidge is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Vintage unrestored Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine/Mint Condition with only some minor handling wear, otherwise in excellent condition.
This authentic Australian daybill represents a highly desirable piece of rock music memorabilia from one of the most electrifying concert films of the 1970s. With crisp imagery and strong colour tones, it displays beautifully and would make a standout addition to any collection of original vintage movie posters, particularly those focused on music documentaries and classic rock history. As an unrestored example in such superb condition, it is especially appealing to serious collectors seeking investment-grade concert film posters.
Movie Synopsis
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1971) is a raw, high-energy concert documentary that captures the explosive 1970 American tour led by British rock and blues singer Joe Cocker. Directed by Pierre Adidge, the film documents an ambitious and chaotic musical roadshow organised by keyboardist and bandleader Leon Russell, who assembled a massive ensemble of musicians, backing vocalists and performers for a whirlwind tour across the United States.
Fresh from his breakout success at Woodstock in 1969, where his soulful rendition of “With a Little Help from My Friends” became iconic, Joe Cocker embarked on this tour with little rehearsal and enormous expectations. The resulting performances were electric, unpolished and deeply passionate. The film showcases unforgettable live renditions of songs such as “The Letter,” “Delta Lady,” and “Cry Me a River,” highlighting Cocker’s gritty vocals and emotionally charged stage presence. His distinctive movements and heartfelt delivery cemented his reputation as one of rock’s most compelling live performers.
What sets Mad Dogs and Englishmen apart from other concert films is its documentary-style intimacy. Viewers are taken backstage and on the road, witnessing the camaraderie, exhaustion and occasional tension that came with touring as a large musical collective. The ensemble included notable musicians and vocalists who would go on to have significant careers of their own. Leon Russell’s influence is evident throughout, both musically and visually, with his charismatic stage presence and Southern-infused rock arrangements shaping the sound of the tour.
The film is widely regarded as one of the defining rockumentaries of the early 1970s, capturing a transformative era in popular music. Its cinéma vérité approach gives audiences an unfiltered look at life on tour, long before modern behind-the-scenes music documentaries became commonplace. The tour’s sheer scale and spontaneity have since become legendary in rock folklore, making the film an essential time capsule of the period.
For collectors, Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1971) remains a significant cultural artefact that celebrates the spirit of live performance and the golden age of classic rock. This Australian daybill poster reflects the energy and rebellious flair of the era, making it highly desirable for fans of Joe Cocker, Leon Russell and 1970s music history. Whether displayed in a home theatre, music room or dedicated memorabilia space, this original 1971 movie poster is a striking tribute to one of rock’s most unforgettable tours.
To find out more about Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1971) 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.