ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) Movie Poster, Daybill, Tim Curry
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) Movie Poster, Daybill, Iconic Musical, Cult Film, Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon & Barry Bostwick, Directed by Jim Sharman and Created by Richard O'Brien, is in...
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) Movie Poster, Daybill, Iconic Musical, Cult Film, Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon & Barry Bostwick, Directed by Jim Sharman and Created by Richard O'Brien, is in Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Daybill Movie Poster is presented in Fine condition, with paper lift on the back from blu tac removal in each corner (this poster came to us as is) but no other issues. This poster is currently stored flat but will be rolled and carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. This authentic Australian daybill is a scarce example from the film’s original release era and remains a highly desirable piece of cult movie memorabilia. Despite the minor flaw, the poster displays well and retains a strong visual impact, making it an excellent collector’s item for fans of the classic musical.
Movie Synopsis
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) is one of the most iconic and enduring cult films in cinema history, blending science fiction, horror, comedy and rock musical elements into a truly unique cinematic experience. Directed by Jim Sharman and based on the stage musical The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O’Brien, the film initially struggled upon release before gaining legendary status through midnight screenings and audience participation that continue worldwide to this day.
The story follows straight-laced couple Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) whose car breaks down on a stormy night. Seeking help, they stumble upon a mysterious castle inhabited by the flamboyant and unforgettable Dr Frank-N-Furter, portrayed in a career-defining performance by Tim Curry. Frank-N-Furter is a self-styled “sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania” who is in the midst of unveiling his latest creation, the muscular blond creation known as Rocky.
As the night unfolds, Brad and Janet are drawn into a surreal world of decadence, music and liberation, encountering a cast of eccentric characters including the loyal servants Riff Raff (Richard O’Brien) and Magenta (Patricia Quinn), as well as groupie Columbia (Nell Campbell). Through a series of unforgettable musical numbers such as “Time Warp” and “Sweet Transvestite”, the film challenges social norms, celebrates individuality and embraces sexual freedom in a way that was revolutionary for its time.
Produced in the UK on a modest budget, The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cultural phenomenon after American audiences embraced repeat midnight screenings, complete with costumes, call-backs and interactive rituals. It holds the record as one of the longest-running theatrical releases in film history and remains a beloved staple of pop culture nearly five decades later. This trimmed Australian daybill represents a tangible piece of that legacy, appealing to collectors of cult cinema posters, musical film memorabilia and vintage movie advertising.
To find out more about Rocky Horror Picture Show (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.