REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1958) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1958) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Peter Cushing & Francis Matthews, Directed by Terence Fisher is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This original,...
REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1958) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Peter Cushing & Francis Matthews, Directed by Terence Fisher is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored poster presents in Very Fine condition, Folded as issued, small stain on back, top fold, right edge (see image) with light show through to front. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. This authentic Original Vintage Australian Daybill is a highly desirable format among collectors, measuring approximately 13 x 30 inches and unique to Australian cinema exhibition. Daybills from the golden era of Hammer horror are increasingly scarce, particularly in such well-preserved condition. The dramatic artwork captures the macabre tone and gothic intensity that defined Hammer Films during the late 1950s, making it a standout piece for fans of classic horror memorabilia.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1958, Revenge of Frankenstein is the chilling sequel to Hammer’s hugely successful reimagining of Mary Shelley’s tale. Directed by Terence Fisher and starring the incomparable Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein, the film continues the dark saga of the ambitious and morally unrestrained scientist. Unlike Universal’s interpretation of the character, Hammer’s version places Frankenstein himself at the centre of the narrative, portraying him as brilliant, manipulative and utterly obsessed with conquering death.
Picking up after the events of the previous film, the Baron narrowly escapes execution and assumes a new identity, establishing a medical practice in Germany. Under the alias Dr Stein, he gains respect within the community while secretly continuing his gruesome experiments. Assisted by the young and impressionable Dr Hans Kleve, played by Francis Matthews, Frankenstein once again attempts to create life by transplanting a brain into a new body assembled from carefully selected parts.
What sets Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) apart is its bold approach to the monster itself. Rather than a mindless brute, this incarnation initially appears articulate and refined, highlighting the tragedy and horror of scientific hubris gone wrong. As the experiment begins to deteriorate, the film builds tension through its atmospheric sets, gothic cinematography and James Bernard’s haunting musical score. The richly coloured production design became a hallmark of Hammer horror, distinguishing it from earlier black-and-white adaptations.
Peter Cushing’s performance is widely regarded as one of the finest portrayals of the character. His cold rationality and aristocratic composure contrast sharply with the grotesque consequences of his actions. The film was both a critical and commercial success upon release, cementing Hammer’s reputation as a powerhouse of British horror cinema and paving the way for further sequels in the Frankenstein series.
This original 1958 Australian daybill poster represents a significant piece of horror film history. Its striking design and vintage printing capture the sensational marketing style of the era, designed to lure audiences into theatres with promises of shock and spectacle. For collectors of classic horror movie posters, Hammer memorabilia, or fans of Peter Cushing’s legendary career, this rare daybill offers both investment potential and undeniable display appeal. Professionally framed, it would make a dramatic centrepiece in any horror collection, theatre room or retro-inspired space.
To find out more about Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) 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.