STOP! LOOK! AND LAUGH! (1960) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
STOP! LOOK! AND LAUGH! (1960) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill, Featuring Larry, Moe & Curly of The Three Stooges, Directed by Jules White and others, is in Fine+ Condition. Movie...
STOP! LOOK! AND LAUGH! (1960) Movie Poster Original Vintage Daybill, Featuring Larry, Moe & Curly of The Three Stooges, Directed by Jules White and others, is in Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Australian Daybill Movie Poster presents as Fine+ condition with 2 Daybill folds as issued and paper loss at the bottom of the right corner, staple holes in each corner. This authentic original vintage Australian Daybill poster remains a highly desirable piece of classic comedy film memorabilia, particularly for fans of The Three Stooges. Despite minor paper loss and staple marks consistent with theatrical use, the poster retains strong visual appeal and structural integrity. The traditional Daybill format, unique to Australia, enhances its collectability, while the bold design reflects the slapstick humour and chaotic energy associated with the film. Although the specific poster artist is not credited, the artwork captures the lively spirit of mid-century comedy promotion.
Movie Synopsis
Stop! Look! and Laugh! (1960) is a riotous compilation film showcasing some of the best work from the legendary comedy trio The Three Stooges—Larry Fine, Moe Howard, and Curly Howard. Directed by Jules White, a key figure behind many of the Stooges’ classic shorts, this feature-length presentation brings together a selection of their most beloved Columbia Pictures episodes, carefully edited into a continuous comedic experience.
The film includes segments from iconic shorts such as “Fright Night,” “Violent Is the Word for Curly,” and “For Crimin’ Out Loud,” delivering a relentless barrage of slapstick gags, physical comedy, and absurd situations. Audiences are treated to the trio’s trademark antics, from eye pokes and pratfalls to elaborate misunderstandings and chaotic schemes gone wrong. The chemistry between Larry, Moe, and Curly is at its peak, demonstrating why they became enduring figures in classic American comedy.
Originally compiled for television syndication and later released theatrically, Stop! Look! and Laugh! served as an introduction of The Three Stooges to a new generation of fans in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The film’s success helped reignite interest in their earlier work, leading to a resurgence in popularity that extended well beyond its initial release.
One of the fascinating aspects of this production is how it bridges the gap between the golden age of short-form comedy and the evolving landscape of feature-length entertainment. The editing preserves the original pacing and comedic timing while creating a cohesive viewing experience. Jules White’s direction ensures that each sequence flows seamlessly, maintaining audience engagement throughout.
Today, the film stands as a nostalgic tribute to the enduring appeal of slapstick humour and the timeless charm of The Three Stooges. For collectors, an original 1960 Australian Daybill poster such as this represents a unique connection to the history of comedy cinema and a celebration of one of its most iconic acts.
To find out more about Stop! Look! and Laugh! (1960) 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.