SLIDING DOORS (1998) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Gwyneth Paltrow
Condition Very Good / Fine (5.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
SLIDING DOORS (1998) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, Directed by Peter Howitt Movie Poster and Condition Condition: Very Good/Fine. This Daybill Movie Poster features the two sides...
SLIDING DOORS (1998) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, Directed by Peter Howitt
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: Very Good/Fine. This Daybill Movie Poster features the two sides of Gwyneth Paltrow's character in the movie and is presented in Very Good/Fine condition with some edgewear present on all edges, especially on the right hand side of the poster (it does not distract from the vibrant and illustrative poster). This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully wrapped, packaged and shipped in a cylinder.
Movie Synopsis
Sliding Doors (1998) is a captivating romantic comedy-drama that explores the intriguing concept of parallel universes and how small choices can drastically alter one’s life. Directed by Peter Howitt, who also wrote the screenplay, the film stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Helen Quilley, a London PR executive whose existence splits into two distinct paths depending on whether she catches a train or misses it.
In the first timeline, Helen boards the train, gets home early, and catches her boyfriend Gerry (John Lynch) cheating with his ex, Lydia (Jeanne Tripplehorn). This discovery leads her to dump him, launch her own company, and find romance with the witty James (John Hannah). In the second timeline, she misses the train, is mugged, and arrives home late, remaining unaware of Gerry’s betrayal. She stays stuck in a dead-end job and an unsatisfying relationship, oblivious to the brighter future she could’ve had.
The film’s clever structure flips between these parallel lives, keeping audiences hooked as Helen’s contrasting fates unfold. Paltrow shines in her dual role, earning praise for her nuanced portrayal of both Helens. John Hannah adds charm and levity as James, while John Lynch and Jeanne Tripplehorn bring depth to Gerry and Lydia’s complicated dynamic.
Produced by Sydney Pollack’s Mirage Enterprises and released by Miramax Films, Sliding Doors was filmed on location in London, showcasing its lively streets and Underground. The production team faced the tricky task of syncing the two storylines, demanding precision to keep the timelines consistent. Fun fact: Peter Howitt got the idea after missing a train himself, sparking his curiosity about life’s what-ifs—a theme that resonates throughout the movie.
With a soundtrack featuring tracks like Dido’s “Thank You” and Aimee Mann’s “Amateur,” the film’s emotional beats hit just right. Critics lauded Sliding Doors for its fresh take, strong acting, and smart handling of the parallel universe gimmick. It’s since become a cult classic, beloved by fans of romantic comedies and 1990s cinema.
For collectors, this Original Daybill Movie Poster in Very Good/Fine condition is a rare treasure. Its striking design, spotlighting Paltrow’s dual character, perfectly captures the film’s essence—ideal for enthusiasts of Gwyneth Paltrow memorabilia.
To find out more about Sliding Doors (1998) 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.