THE DETECTIVE (1968) Movie Poster Daybill, Frank Sinatra & Lee Remick
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
THE DETECTIVE (1968) Movie Poster Daybill, Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Directed by Gordon Douglas Movie Poster and Condition Condition: Very Fine / Near Mint. This Daybill Movie Poster is presented...
THE DETECTIVE (1968) Movie Poster Daybill, Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Directed by Gordon Douglas
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: Very Fine / Near Mint. This Daybill Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine/Near Mint condition with 2 normal Daybill folds and only minute handling creases. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully wrapped, packaged and shipped in a cylinder. Featuring iconic imagery of Frank Sinatra and Lee Remick, this poster captures the gritty essence of the film, making it a prized collectible for fans of 1960s movie memorabilia.
Movie Synopsis
The Detective (1968) is a gripping crime drama that showcases Frank Sinatra in one of his most compelling dramatic roles. Directed by Gordon Douglas, known for Them!, and based on Roderick Thorp’s novel, the film follows Joe Leland, a tough New York City detective investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy man’s son. Written by Abby Mann, the screenplay dives into themes of corruption, morality, and justice in a gritty urban landscape.
Sinatra stars as Leland, a principled cop navigating a web of deceit involving high society and police corruption. Lee Remick plays Karen Wagner, a widow entangled in the case, delivering a poignant performance. The stellar supporting cast includes Jacqueline Bisset as Norma MacIver, Ralph Meeker as a shady cop, and Jack Klugman as Leland’s partner. Robert Duvall also appears in an early role, adding intensity to the ensemble.
Produced by 20th Century Fox with a modest budget, the film was shot on location in New York City, capturing its raw, unpolished 1960s vibe. A notable production fact: Sinatra, a method actor, insisted on realistic police procedures, consulting with actual detectives to ensure authenticity. The film’s stark cinematography by Joseph F. Biroc and moody score by Jerry Goldsmith enhance its noir atmosphere. The Detective was a commercial success, grossing over $6 million, and its bold tackling of social issues like homophobia and corruption was groundbreaking for its time.
The film’s legacy lies in its influence on later cop dramas, with its unflinching look at systemic flaws. It also inspired a loose sequel, Die Hard, based on Thorp’s follow-up novel. This Australian Daybill in Very Fine/Near Mint condition is a rare gem for collectors of Frank Sinatra memorabilia or 1960s crime drama enthusiasts, its vibrant design evoking the film’s intense narrative.
To find out more about The Detective (1968) 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.