MIRAGE (1965) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Gregory Peck
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
MIRAGE (1965) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill starring Gregory Peck, Diane Baker, Walter Matthau, directed by Edward Dmytryk is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This original,...
MIRAGE (1965) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill starring Gregory Peck, Diane Baker, Walter Matthau, directed by Edward Dmytryk is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Australian Daybill Movie Poster presents as Very Fine+ condition, with 2 daybill folds as issued with some edgewear on the top of the poster left side and a couple of very small foxing spots in the white border near the 1st fold on the left hand side. This authentic Australian Daybill movie poster is a highly desirable piece of vintage film memorabilia, featuring strong colours and clean presentation. The minor edgewear and light foxing are consistent with age and do not detract from its overall appeal. Retaining its original issued folds, this poster represents a genuine cinema-used item from the mid-1960s. While the poster artist is uncredited, the design reflects the bold, minimalist and suspense-driven style associated with psychological thrillers of the era.
Movie Synopsis
Mirage (1965) is a gripping psychological thriller directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring the iconic Gregory Peck in one of his most intriguing roles. The film blends mystery, suspense, and paranoia, creating a compelling narrative that keeps audiences guessing from beginning to end.
The story follows David Stillwell (Gregory Peck), a seemingly ordinary man who suddenly finds himself caught in a web of confusion and danger after a mysterious blackout occurs in his office building. When the lights return, Stillwell discovers that his colleagues deny knowing him, and evidence of his existence begins to vanish. As he attempts to piece together his identity, he realises he may be suffering from amnesia, but the truth proves far more complex and unsettling.
Assisted by Shela (played by Diane Baker), Stillwell embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his past. However, his search is complicated by shadowy figures who seem intent on stopping him. Among them is a persistent and enigmatic investigator portrayed by Walter Matthau, whose presence adds both tension and depth to the unfolding mystery.
The screenplay, written by Peter Stone, is notable for its intelligent structure and gradual revelation of clues, drawing viewers deeper into the protagonist’s fractured reality. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and conspiracy, making it a standout example of 1960s suspense cinema.
Shot in striking black-and-white, Mirage uses its visual style to enhance the sense of disorientation and unease experienced by its central character. The film’s urban setting and tight pacing contribute to its tense atmosphere, while Gregory Peck delivers a compelling performance that anchors the story emotionally.
Often compared to other classic thrillers of its era, Mirage (1965) has earned a reputation as an underrated gem, appreciated by fans of intelligent, character-driven suspense. Its combination of strong performances, clever writing, and atmospheric direction ensures its lasting appeal.
This original 1965 Australian Daybill movie poster is a rare and valuable collectible, ideal for enthusiasts of classic Hollywood cinema and vintage thriller memorabilia. It represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of film history associated with one of Gregory Peck’s most intriguing films.
To find out more about Mirage (1965) 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.