THE GREAT GATSBY (1974) Movie Poster, Original Vintage US One Sheet
Size US One Sheet Pre '85 (27" x 41")
THE GREAT GATSBY (1974) Movie Poster, Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster starring Robert Redford & Mia Farrow, directed by Jack Clayton is in Very Fine+ condition. Movie Poster...
THE GREAT GATSBY (1974) Movie Poster, Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster starring Robert Redford & Mia Farrow, directed by Jack Clayton is in Very Fine+ condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This original, vintage, unrestored US One Sheet Movie Poster presents in Very Fine+ condition is folded as issued has minor fold wear. ‘47’ written on back in black texta/felt pen but no show through (see image). 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 poster is from 1974 is a highly desirable piece of classic literary film memorabilia, featuring elegant period artwork that reflects the opulence and decadence of the Roaring Twenties. As an original theatrical release poster, it represents a genuine slice of Hollywood history and remains a standout display item for collectors of vintage cinema posters and fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel.
Movie Synopsis
The Great Gatsby (1974) is a lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic 1925 novel, brought to the screen with grandeur and visual splendour. Directed by Jack Clayton and produced by David Merrick, the screenplay was written by Francis Ford Coppola, adding further prestige to the production. The film stars Robert Redford as the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby, Mia Farrow as the captivating and fragile Daisy Buchanan, and Sam Waterston as the observant narrator Nick Carraway.
Set during the glittering excess of the 1920s on Long Island, the story unfolds through Nick’s perspective as he becomes drawn into the mysterious world of his wealthy neighbour, Gatsby. Known for hosting extravagant parties at his sprawling mansion, Gatsby is fuelled by a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. As secrets unravel, the film explores themes of wealth, illusion, obsession and the American Dream. Beneath the champagne-fuelled glamour lies a poignant critique of ambition and moral decay.
Robert Redford delivers a charismatic and layered performance, portraying Gatsby as both confident and heartbreakingly vulnerable. Mia Farrow’s Daisy is ethereal yet conflicted, embodying the allure and fragility that drives the narrative’s emotional core. Bruce Dern and Karen Black also feature in supporting roles, enriching the social tapestry of Fitzgerald’s world. The film’s sumptuous production design and costume work, which won two Academy Awards, vividly recreate the Jazz Age with meticulous attention to detail.
The production itself was notable for its scale and authenticity, with elaborate set pieces and carefully curated period costumes that captured the spirit of 1920s high society. The soundtrack, composed by Nelson Riddle, further enhances the romantic yet tragic atmosphere. While comparisons to other adaptations inevitably followed, the 1974 version remains celebrated for its visual opulence and faithful interpretation of Fitzgerald’s prose.
This original 1974 US one sheet movie poster encapsulates the film’s elegance and dramatic intensity. Its striking imagery and classic design make it a prized collectible for enthusiasts of literary adaptations, Robert Redford memorabilia, and vintage Hollywood cinema. Whether displayed in a home theatre, office, or dedicated poster collection, this piece offers both aesthetic beauty and cultural significance.
To find out more about The Great Gatsby (1974) 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.