THE RARE BREED (1966) Movie Poster, Vintage Original Daybill, WESTERN
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
THE RARE BREED (1966) Movie Poster Vintage Original Daybill starring James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition....
THE RARE BREED (1966) Movie Poster Vintage Original Daybill starring James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Australian Daybill Movie Poster presents as Fine+ condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, neat pin hole marks in each corner, considering this it remains in excellent condition. This authentic vintage Daybill poster is a superb example of 1960s cinema memorabilia, offering collectors a genuine piece of Western film history. Australian Daybills are highly sought after for their unique size and distinctive format, and this piece displays beautifully despite light signs of use consistent with its age.
Movie Synopsis
The Rare Breed (1966) is a classic Western film that combines rugged frontier storytelling with heartfelt character development. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, the film stars James Stewart and Maureen O’Hara, two legendary actors whose on-screen chemistry brings depth and authenticity to this compelling tale of perseverance and ambition in the American West.
The story follows Martha Price, played by O’Hara, a determined Englishwoman who travels to Texas with her daughter in the late 19th century. Her mission is to introduce a valuable breed of Hereford cattle to the American market, believing they will revolutionise ranching practices. However, the cattle industry is dominated by traditionalists who are sceptical of change, creating immediate conflict. To navigate the harsh and often unforgiving frontier, Martha enlists the help of Sam Burnett, portrayed by Stewart, a seasoned cowboy with a rough exterior but a fundamentally honourable nature.
As the journey unfolds, the film explores themes of innovation versus tradition, resilience, and the challenges faced by those willing to defy convention. Stewart delivers a nuanced performance, balancing humour and grit, while O’Hara’s portrayal of Martha is both strong and compassionate. Supporting performances from Brian Keith and a talented ensemble cast further enrich the narrative, adding tension and complexity to the unfolding drama.
Filmed against sweeping landscapes, The Rare Breed captures the grandeur of the Western frontier, with cinematography that highlights both its beauty and its dangers. The film stands out for its relatively unique focus on cattle breeding as a central plot device, offering a fresh perspective within the genre. This attention to detail, combined with strong performances and a well-crafted script, has helped the film maintain its appeal among fans of classic Western cinema.
Produced during a golden era of Western filmmaking, the movie reflects the evolving nature of the genre in the 1960s, where character-driven stories began to take precedence over simple action narratives. Today, it remains a favourite among collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate vintage Western films and the enduring legacy of stars like James Stewart.
This original Australian Daybill movie poster for The Rare Breed (1966) is a fantastic collectible, representing both cinematic history and the timeless appeal of the Western genre. It is ideal for display and a valuable addition to any serious movie poster collection.
To find out more about The Rare Breed (1966) 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.