MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) Movie Poster, Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) Movie Poster, Daybill, Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones...
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) Movie Poster, Daybill, Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Very Fine condition with 2 Daybill folds as issued, and 3 extra fold lines which have been flattened out, neat pin holes in each corner, some edgewear at the top left and a small paper wrinkle just below that, otherwise its still a fine example of an original, unrestored vintage poster with vibrant colours. This authentic Australian Daybill poster remains a highly desirable collectible from one of the most influential comedy films ever produced. The poster displays excellent colour retention and strong overall presentation, making it an outstanding addition to any collection of original movie posters, vintage film memorabilia, or classic British comedy cinema. Its original unrestored condition further enhances its appeal to serious collectors seeking genuine theatrical advertising material from the film's original release period.
Movie Synopsis
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy films ever made and remains a landmark achievement in British cinema. Created by the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, the film hilariously reimagines the medieval legend of King Arthur and his quest to find the Holy Grail. Rather than presenting a traditional heroic adventure, the movie delivers a brilliantly absurd series of encounters, satirical observations and unforgettable comic set pieces that have become deeply embedded in popular culture.
The story follows King Arthur, played by Graham Chapman, as he journeys across medieval Britain assembling his Knights of the Round Table. Along the way he recruits Sir Bedevere (Terry Jones), Sir Lancelot (John Cleese), Sir Galahad (Michael Palin) and Sir Robin (Eric Idle), among others. Together they embark upon a divine quest to locate the Holy Grail, encountering eccentric characters, strange castles, argumentative peasants, deadly rabbits and countless bizarre obstacles. Each episode serves as a vehicle for the film’s unique blend of surreal humour, historical parody and social satire.
The film features performances from the entire Monty Python team including Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Their chemistry, developed through years of working together on the groundbreaking television series Monty Python’s Flying Circus, helped create a comedy style unlike anything audiences had previously experienced. The screenplay was written collaboratively by the members of Monty Python, ensuring the film retained the distinctive comedic voice that made the group internationally famous.
Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, the production overcame numerous budget limitations with remarkable creativity. One of the film's most famous production stories involves the absence of horses. Unable to afford real horses, the filmmakers had actors pretend to ride while attendants clapped coconut shells together to create hoof sounds. This simple solution became one of the movie's most iconic running jokes. The film was largely financed by several British rock musicians and music industry figures, helping the project move forward despite its modest budget.
Upon release, Monty Python and the Holy Grail received widespread critical acclaim and has since achieved enduring cult status. Its memorable quotes, inventive visual gags and unconventional storytelling continue to influence comedians, filmmakers and writers around the world. Today, the film is celebrated as a masterpiece of comedy and remains an essential title for fans of classic cinema, British humour and the extraordinary legacy of Monty Python.
To find out more about Monty Python and the Holy Grail (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.