THE STING (1973) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Newman/Redford
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
THE STING (1973) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Newman/Redford, Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Directed by George Roy Hill is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This poster...
THE STING (1973) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Newman/Redford, Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Directed by George Roy Hill is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Very Fine condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, paper dent on the right hand side on 1st fold, on 2nd fold there are a couple of foxing spots and a flattened out triangle fold, otherwise is excellent condition. This original Australian Daybill movie poster presents beautifully and remains an outstanding example of authentic theatrical advertising from one of cinema’s most acclaimed films of the 1970s. The traditional folded format reflects how posters were originally distributed to cinemas and contributes to its vintage appeal. Despite the noted handling and storage characteristics, the poster displays strongly and would suit collectors seeking an original classic movie poster, vintage cinema memorabilia or fans of Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Australian Daybill posters are especially desirable due to their unique dimensions and limited surviving numbers.
Movie Synopsis
The Sting (1973) is widely regarded as one of the greatest caper films ever produced, blending crime, humour, drama and masterful storytelling into an unforgettable cinematic experience. Directed by George Roy Hill and written by David S. Ward, the film reunited screen legends Paul Newman and Robert Redford following their enormous success together in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Set during the Great Depression of the 1930s, the story follows ambitious young con artist Johnny Hooker, played by Robert Redford. After a small-time street scam unexpectedly results in deadly consequences involving a powerful organised crime figure, Hooker becomes determined to seek justice using the only skills he truly possesses—deception, confidence and elaborate planning.
Hooker turns to veteran conman Henry Gondorff, portrayed with effortless charm by Paul Newman. Initially reluctant, Gondorff agrees to mentor Hooker and together they design an ambitious operation known as “the sting”—an elaborate confidence scheme intended to manipulate their dangerous target into believing he has discovered an opportunity for enormous financial gain.
As the plan develops, audiences are drawn into a world of staged identities, hidden motives, secret meetings and carefully controlled illusions. Every interaction becomes layered with uncertainty, forcing viewers to continually question what is real and who is truly in control. The film’s clever structure unfolds through chapter-style storytelling, with each section revealing another piece of the larger con.
What elevated The Sting above traditional crime films was its remarkable balance of suspense and entertainment. Rather than relying solely on action, the film builds tension through wit, precision and character relationships. The chemistry between Newman and Redford remains one of the defining strengths of the production and continues to influence ensemble storytelling decades later.
An especially memorable element of the film is its distinctive visual style and musical identity. Adapted to resemble old-fashioned magazine illustrations and period entertainment, the production design captures the atmosphere of Depression-era America beautifully. Composer Marvin Hamlisch introduced ragtime music by Scott Joplin to a new generation of audiences, helping revive widespread interest in the composer’s work.
Upon release, the film became both a critical and commercial phenomenon. It earned widespread acclaim and won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Its success established it as one of the most respected films of the decade and a benchmark for intelligent popular cinema.
Today, The Sting continues to attract collectors of original movie posters, classic Hollywood memorabilia and fans of sophisticated storytelling. This original Daybill poster represents an opportunity to own a genuine piece of film history connected to one of the most celebrated partnerships in cinema.
To find out more about The Sting (1973) 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.