LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE (1963) Movie Poster, Vintage Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE (1963) Movie Poster, Vintage Daybill, Lassie, Jon Provost, Roger Mobley, Directed by William Beaudine is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This poster is...
LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE (1963) Movie Poster, Vintage Daybill, Lassie, Jon Provost, Roger Mobley, Directed by William Beaudine is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Very Fine condition with 2 Daybill Folds as issued, 4 neat pinholes, foxing appears on the poster in the white border on the left and right hand side at the 1st fold line and a fold wear pin hole towards the right side on the fold line. This authentic Australian Daybill movie poster for LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE (1963) remains a highly collectible piece of family cinema memorabilia. The poster features strong vintage presentation and displays beautifully for collectors of classic animal adventure films and nostalgic Hollywood family entertainment. Original Daybill posters from the early 1960s continue to become increasingly scarce, particularly for beloved family films featuring the iconic canine star Lassie. This poster presents excellent investment and display potential for collectors seeking genuine vintage cinema advertising material.
Movie Synopsis
LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE (1963) is a heartwarming family adventure film featuring one of the most famous dogs in entertainment history, Lassie. Directed by veteran filmmaker William Beaudine, the movie captures the charm, courage, and loyalty that made Lassie an enduring international icon for generations of audiences. Combining outdoor adventure, emotional storytelling, and wholesome family entertainment, the film remains a nostalgic favourite among classic family movie fans.
The story follows young Timmy Martin, portrayed by Jon Provost, who became widely recognised for his long-running role alongside Lassie in the enormously successful television series. Timmy and Lassie share a deep and inseparable bond, but during a camping holiday in the wilderness, circumstances suddenly separate the loyal collie from her beloved owner. Lost in rugged mountain terrain far from home, Lassie embarks on a dangerous and emotional journey to reunite with Timmy and his family.
As Lassie travels through forests, rivers, and unfamiliar landscapes, she encounters a series of obstacles and adventures that test her intelligence, bravery, and determination. Along the way, the film introduces a variety of colourful supporting characters who either help or hinder Lassie during her incredible trek home. The story highlights timeless themes of friendship, perseverance, loyalty, and courage, which have always been central to the enduring popularity of the Lassie franchise.
The movie also stars Roger Mobley, another familiar face from classic family television productions of the era. Director William Beaudine, who had an extraordinarily prolific Hollywood career spanning silent films through to television, brings a light and accessible storytelling approach that perfectly suits younger audiences while still entertaining adults. His direction keeps the pacing lively and adventurous while ensuring the emotional connection between Lassie and the children remains the heart of the film.
One of the most fascinating aspects of LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE is its connection to the hugely popular Lassie television franchise that dominated family entertainment throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The Lassie character had already become a worldwide cultural phenomenon by the time this film was released, with audiences strongly identifying the heroic collie as a symbol of loyalty and trustworthiness. The film successfully expanded the beloved television formula into a cinematic adventure filled with scenic outdoor photography and exciting family-friendly suspense.
The production made extensive use of natural outdoor locations, helping to create an authentic wilderness atmosphere that enhances Lassie’s perilous journey. These scenic landscapes add visual appeal and contribute greatly to the film’s adventurous tone. Like many classic animal films of the period, the movie balances moments of tension with uplifting emotional scenes that continue to resonate with audiences decades after its original release.
Today, LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE (1963) is fondly remembered as a classic example of vintage family entertainment and remains highly sought-after by collectors of original movie posters, television memorabilia, and nostalgic Hollywood cinema. Original Australian Daybill posters for Lassie films are increasingly difficult to locate, making this piece an excellent addition to any serious movie poster collection.
To find out more about LASSIE'S GREAT ADVENTURE (1963) 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.