THE PLAYGIRL (1982) MOVIE POSTER, US ONE SHEET, TOM TIERNEY ARTWORK
Size US One Sheet Pre '85 (27" x 41")
The Playgirl (1982) Movie Poster featuring Veronica Hart, Robert Kerman, Samantha Fox, Tiffany Clark, and Directed by Roberta Findlay Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This lovely Rolled US One Sheet...
The Playgirl (1982) Movie Poster featuring Veronica Hart, Robert Kerman, Samantha Fox, Tiffany Clark, and Directed by Roberta Findlay
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This lovely Rolled US One Sheet is in Very Fine Condition with some edge bumping and small creases right hand edge. It's clean with no stains or visible marks. Small 5mm tear bottom right (see images). Overall, Very Fine condition and well preserved. This Poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in cylinder.
The artwork for this exceptional poster was created by Tom Tierney, the renowned American illustrator best known as the "King of Paper Dolls." Tierney was a versatile artist who illustrated film posters for the Shorlane Bennet Agency, in addition to his fashion illustration work for major department stores . With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas, Tierney began his career as a freelance fashion illustrator before becoming one of the most accomplished illustrators of his generation, with nearly 500 published works to his credit.
Movie Synopsis
The Playgirl follows Laura Bond, the spoiled socialite wife of a publishing tycoon, who spends her time having trysts with the up and coming artists she sponsors . This sophisticated 1982 adult drama explores themes of liberation, desire, and the complexities of modern relationships through the lens of New York's artistic elite. When Laura's passionate encounters evolve from casual affairs into something deeper, she finds herself caught between her privileged lifestyle and genuine emotional connection.
The film was directed by Roberta Findlay, one of the most respected female directors working in adult cinema during the early 1980s. Findlay brought her distinctive visual style and strong narrative sensibilities to the project, creating a film that transcended typical genre conventions with sophisticated production values and compelling character development. Her direction elevated the material, focusing on emotional authenticity and believable performances from her talented ensemble cast.
Veronica Hart delivers a commanding performance in the lead role of Laura Bond. Hart was considered one of the all-time greats and was probably the best actress to appear in adult films . Her portrayal of a liberated woman determined to enjoy life and sexuality on her own terms showcased her remarkable range and screen presence. Hart was one of a handful of stars in those years who was always classy no matter what she was doing , bringing genuine dramatic weight to every scene.
The supporting cast features an impressive array of talented performers who were at the peak of their careers. Robert Kerman, who appears as David Fuller, brings intensity and depth to his role, creating memorable chemistry with Hart throughout the film. Tiffany Clark appears as Laura's friend, while Samantha Fox takes on the role of Paula. The cast also includes notable performances from Sharon Kane, Merle Michaels as Aleisha the teacher's aid, Bobby Astyr as Nick Ray, Candida Royalle, and George Payne.
Filmed on location in pre-Giuliani New York City, The Playgirl captures the distinctive atmosphere and energy of Manhattan during the early 1980s. The film's production values reflect the creative ambitions of its makers, with careful attention paid to cinematography, set design, and costume choices that authentically represent the glamorous world of New York's artistic and social elite. With a substantial budget of $800,000, the production was able to achieve a polished, professional aesthetic that set it apart from typical low-budget adult features of the era.
The Playgirl represents an important moment in adult cinema history when talented filmmakers like Roberta Findlay and performers like Veronica Hart were pushing boundaries and creating films with genuine artistic merit. The movie explores complex themes of female sexuality, personal freedom, and the intersection of art, commerce, and desire in sophisticated New York society. This US One Sheet poster, featuring stunning artwork by Tom Tierney, perfectly captures the film's elegant and provocative tone, making it a highly desirable collectible for fans of 1980s cinema and vintage movie poster art.
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.