PRETTY IN PINK (1986) Movie Poster, Original US One Sheet, John Hughes
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size US One Sheet Post '85 (27" x 40")
PRETTY IN PINK (1986) Movie Poster, Original US One Sheet, Created by John Hughes, Starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer & Andrew McCarthy, directed by Howard Deutch, is in Very Fine/Near Mint...
PRETTY IN PINK (1986) Movie Poster, Original US One Sheet, Created by John Hughes, Starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer & Andrew McCarthy, directed by Howard Deutch, is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored US One Sheet Movie Poster presents in Very Fine/Near Mint condition, folded as issued, minor handling/edge/fold wear. Excellent unused example of this classic 80’s title. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. As an authentic Original US One Sheet measuring approximately 27 x 41 inches printed by National Screen Service (NSS860025), it represents a highly collectible piece of 1980s cinema history. The bright, stylish design perfectly captures the romantic teen energy of the era and remains one of the most recognisable images associated with John Hughes’ iconic body of work.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1986, Pretty in Pink is one of the defining teen romantic dramas of the 1980s, written by legendary filmmaker John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch. The film stars Molly Ringwald as Andie Walsh, a creative and fiercely independent high school student from the wrong side of the tracks. Living with her unemployed but loving father Jack (Harry Dean Stanton), Andie works at a record store and designs her own clothes, expressing her individuality in a world obsessed with status and popularity.
At school, Andie’s closest confidant is the quirky and loyal Duckie Dale, played memorably by Jon Cryer. Duckie harbours obvious romantic feelings for Andie, but she sees him as her best friend. Enter Blane McDonough, portrayed by Andrew McCarthy, a wealthy and sensitive preppy who takes an interest in Andie despite the rigid social divisions of their suburban Chicago setting. Their budding romance becomes the centrepiece of the story, highlighting themes of class division, identity, loyalty and self-respect.
As Andie and Blane attempt to navigate peer pressure and judgment from both sides of the social spectrum, tensions rise. Blane’s snobbish friend Steff (James Spader) openly disapproves of the relationship, while Duckie struggles with heartbreak and jealousy. The emotional stakes build towards the unforgettable high school prom sequence, one of the most iconic moments in 80s cinema, underscored by the film’s legendary soundtrack featuring The Psychedelic Furs, whose song “Pretty in Pink” inspired the movie’s title.
Interestingly, the film originally had a different ending, but audience reactions during test screenings prompted a significant change, resulting in the now-famous conclusion. This decision has become a well-known piece of Hollywood trivia and further cements the film’s enduring cultural relevance. Today, Pretty in Pink (1986) stands alongside other John Hughes classics as a touchstone of teenage storytelling, celebrated for its heartfelt script, memorable performances and authentic portrayal of adolescent emotion.
Owning an original 1986 theatrical release poster from this beloved film is a fantastic opportunity for collectors of 80s memorabilia, fans of Molly Ringwald, or admirers of John Hughes’ timeless work. Its bold design and nostalgic appeal make it ideal for framing and display in a home cinema, media room or pop culture collection.
To find out more about Pretty in Pink (1986) 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.