THE SHADOW (1994) Movie Poster, Original Australian Advance One Sheet
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
THE SHADOW (1994) Movie Poster, Original Australian Advance One Sheet, Starring Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller & Ian McKellen, Directed by Russell Mulcahy, is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition....
THE SHADOW (1994) Movie Poster, Original Australian Advance One Sheet, Starring Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller & Ian McKellen, Directed by Russell Mulcahy, is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Very Fine/Near Mint condition, rolled as issued, has minor edge and handling wear otherwise its in excellent condition. This authentic Original Australian Advance One Sheet movie poster was produced for the film's original 1994 theatrical release. Advance posters were issued before the standard theatrical campaign, making them particularly desirable amongst collectors due to their lower print quantities and striking promotional artwork. Presented in Very Fine+ condition, this genuine cinema poster displays beautifully and is an outstanding addition for collectors of superhero movie posters, 1990s fantasy films and original theatrical memorabilia.
Movie Synopsis
The Shadow (1994) is a stylish supernatural superhero adventure that brings one of popular culture's earliest masked crime fighters to the big screen. Directed by Russell Mulcahy, best known for Highlander, and based upon the legendary pulp magazine and radio character created by Walter B. Gibson, the film combines mystery, fantasy, action and film noir influences to create a visually distinctive cinematic experience.
The story follows Lamont Cranston (Alec Baldwin), a wealthy New York socialite hiding a remarkable secret. Years earlier, Cranston lived as a ruthless warlord in Tibet before being rescued by a mysterious holy man known as Tulku. Under his guidance, Cranston learns discipline, compassion and extraordinary psychic abilities, including the power to cloud men's minds, making himself virtually invisible to those around him. Returning to New York, he adopts the identity of The Shadow, dedicating his life to fighting crime from the darkness.
His greatest challenge arrives in the form of the sinister Shiwan Khan (John Lone), a descendant of Genghis Khan who possesses powerful telepathic abilities and dreams of conquering the modern world. Khan seeks to build an atomic bomb that will allow him to hold New York City hostage while establishing his own empire. As the stakes escalate, Cranston must rely on his intelligence, mysterious powers and mastery of disguise to stop Khan's terrifying plans.
Alongside Cranston is Margo Lane (Penelope Ann Miller), an intelligent socialite gifted with telepathic abilities of her own. As their relationship develops, Margo becomes increasingly involved in The Shadow's dangerous mission while uncovering Lamont's hidden identity. The supporting cast also includes Ian McKellen, Peter Boyle, Tim Curry, Jonathan Winters and Sab Shimono, each adding memorable performances to this lavish adventure.
One of the film's greatest strengths is its stunning visual style. Director Russell Mulcahy faithfully recreates the glamorous yet mysterious atmosphere of 1930s New York through elaborate Art Deco production design, dramatic lighting and atmospheric cinematography. Combined with Jerry Goldsmith's sweeping musical score, the film captures the spirit of classic pulp adventures while delivering exciting modern action sequences.
The Shadow was produced during a resurgence of comic book and pulp-inspired adaptations in the early 1990s, arriving shortly after the success of Tim Burton's Batman films. Although it developed a passionate cult following over time, audiences have continued to appreciate its faithful representation of one of fiction's earliest masked vigilantes. The Shadow character itself inspired numerous superheroes that followed, including Batman, making the film an important chapter in superhero cinema history.
This Original Australian Advance One Sheet movie poster celebrates the original theatrical release of this cult favourite and represents an increasingly collectible piece of authentic movie memorabilia. Advance posters are especially sought after because of their unique artwork and limited availability before general theatrical promotion commenced. Whether you're a fan of Alec Baldwin, Russell Mulcahy, classic pulp heroes or original 1990s movie posters, this genuine theatrical poster is an outstanding display piece that captures the mystery, elegance and supernatural atmosphere of one of cinema's most distinctive comic book adaptations.
To find out more about The Shadow (1994) 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.