RAINTREE COUNTY (1957) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Elizabeth Taylor
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
RAINTREE COUNTY (1957) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift & Eva Marie Saint, Directed by Edward Dmytryk is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and...
RAINTREE COUNTY (1957) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift & Eva Marie Saint, Directed by Edward Dmytryk is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Daybill Movie Poster presents in Very Fine/Near Mint condition it is unused with 2 standard daybill folds as issued and a small amount of edgewear/slight yellowing on the top of the poster at the back which does not show through to the front and does not impact the beautiful artwork. This authentic Australian Daybill movie poster from 1957 is a superb example of vintage Hollywood cinema advertising. The poster remains unused and well preserved, retaining strong colour vibrancy and crisp imagery that make it an outstanding display piece for collectors. Australian Daybill posters are highly sought after worldwide due to their unique format and limited theatrical print runs compared to U.S. one-sheets. Featuring artwork promoting the epic Civil War era drama starring Elizabeth Taylor, this piece of classic film memorabilia is ideal for collectors of Golden Age Hollywood, historical drama films and fans of iconic mid-century movie poster design.
Movie Synopsis
Raintree County (1957) is a sweeping historical romantic drama produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Edward Dmytryk. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Ross Lockridge Jr., the film presents an ambitious portrait of life in America before, during and after the American Civil War. With its grand scale storytelling, lavish production design and powerful performances, the film remains one of the notable epic dramas of 1950s Hollywood.
The story centres on idealistic schoolteacher and aspiring writer John Wickliff Shawnessy, played by Montgomery Clift. Living in the fictional Midwestern community of Raintree County, John dreams of discovering the legendary “raintree,” a mythical symbol of freedom and happiness. His life becomes emotionally complicated when the arrival of the beautiful but deeply troubled Southern aristocrat Susanna Drake, portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor, changes John’s life forever. Drawn to her charm and vulnerability, John impulsively marries Susanna, only to discover that she struggles with deep emotional instability rooted in family secrets and the tensions of a divided nation.
As the country descends into the turmoil of the Civil War, John’s personal life mirrors the conflict tearing America apart. While serving in the Union Army, he is forced to confront difficult questions about loyalty, morality and the destructive power of prejudice. Meanwhile, Susanna’s fragile mental state deteriorates as the pressures of war and social expectations close in around her.
The film became famous not only for its dramatic narrative but also for the off-screen story surrounding Montgomery Clift. During production he suffered a serious car accident that required extensive facial reconstruction surgery. Determined to complete the film, Clift returned to the set and delivered a powerful performance that many critics consider one of the most courageous in classic Hollywood history.
Shot in rich Technicolor and widescreen CinemaScope, Raintree County was designed as a grand cinematic epic comparable to other large-scale historical dramas of the era. Elizabeth Taylor received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her emotionally intense portrayal, helping cement her reputation as one of the most compelling stars of her generation.
Today, the film is remembered for its sweeping scope, its exploration of love and identity during a turbulent period of American history, and its unforgettable performances. For collectors of vintage cinema memorabilia, an original theatrical poster from this ambitious production represents a beautiful reminder of Hollywood’s golden era of epic storytelling.
To find out more about Raintree County (1957) 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.