NED KELLY (1970) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Mick Jagger
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
NED KELLY (1970) Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Mick Jagger, with Mark McManus and Clarissa Kaye, Directed by Tony Richardson is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition...
NED KELLY (1970) Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Mick Jagger, with Mark McManus and Clarissa Kaye, Directed by Tony Richardson is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Vintage unrestored Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine+ Condition with some edgewear and 1 very small tear below middle on left hand side but otherwise in excellent condition. This poster is currently stored flat and will be rolled and carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. This is an authentic Australian daybill, a highly collectible local format prized by poster collectors worldwide for its vertical design and strong visual impact. As an original cinema-issued piece from 1970, this poster represents a genuine piece of Australian film and cultural history, ideal for framing and long-term display.
Movie Synopsis
Ned Kelly (1970) is a bold and controversial retelling of the life of Australia’s most famous outlaw, reimagined through a stylised, countercultural lens that reflects the era in which the film was made. Directed by acclaimed British filmmaker Tony Richardson, the movie stars Mick Jagger in a surprising and charismatic performance as Ned Kelly, bringing rock-star energy and rebellious intensity to the legendary bushranger.
Set in colonial Victoria during the late 19th century, the film charts Kelly’s transformation from an impoverished Irish-Australian youth into a defiant symbol of resistance against British authority. Harsh treatment by police, systemic injustice, and the persecution of his family push Ned toward a life outside the law. Alongside his loyal gang, including Joe Byrne (played by Mark McManus), Kelly stages a series of daring robberies that capture public imagination while escalating tensions with the authorities.
The film also explores Ned Kelly’s personal life, particularly his relationship with Julia Cook, portrayed by Clarissa Kaye. Their romance adds emotional depth and vulnerability to a character often mythologised as either hero or criminal. Richardson’s direction blends historical narrative with moments of surrealism and symbolism, making the film feel more like a reflective character study than a traditional Western-style outlaw story.
Written by Evan Jones, the screenplay draws inspiration from historical accounts while taking creative liberties that sparked debate upon release. The production itself is notable for being one of the first major international films shot extensively in Australia during the resurgence of the local film industry. Mick Jagger famously performed many of his own stunts, and the film’s distinctive costumes and stark Australian landscapes contribute to its enduring visual appeal.
Over time, Ned Kelly (1970) has gained cult status, particularly among fans of Mick Jagger, Australian cinema, and revisionist historical films. Original posters from this release are increasingly scarce, making them a sought-after collectible for both movie poster enthusiasts and admirers of Australian folklore.
To find out more about Ned Kelly (1970) 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.