THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960) Movie Poster, Daybill, William Holden
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960) Movie Poster Daybill – Starring William Holden, Nancy Kwan, Directed by Richard Quine is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This...
THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960) Movie Poster Daybill – Starring William Holden, Nancy Kwan, Directed by Richard Quine is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, vintage, unrestored Daybill Movie Poster with vibrant colours and a clean presentation is in Very Fine+ Condition with 2 Daybill folds as issued with a small edgewear bump on the folds but a re flattened out. This authentic Australian cinema poster measures the classic Daybill size and was originally distributed to theatres for the film’s local release. The artwork features striking period design typical of early 1960s romantic dramas, highlighting the film’s stars William Holden and Nancy Kwan. Original Daybill posters from this era are increasingly sought after by collectors due to their distinctive Australian format and limited print runs, making this a highly desirable piece of vintage movie memorabilia for collectors of classic Hollywood cinema.
Movie Synopsis
The World of Suzie Wong (1960) is a visually rich and emotionally layered romantic drama set in the vibrant harbour city of Hong Kong. Directed by Richard Quine and based on the popular novel and stage play by Richard Mason, the film tells the compelling story of an American artist searching for inspiration who unexpectedly finds love in an unlikely place.
The film stars Academy Award winner William Holden as Robert Lomax, a struggling American painter who travels to Hong Kong hoping to rediscover his creative passion. Instead of pursuing financial security in architecture, Lomax chooses to dedicate himself fully to art, renting a small studio apartment in the bustling Wan Chai district. While exploring the city, he meets Suzie Wong, played by the breakout star Nancy Kwan in her film debut. Suzie is a charming and spirited young woman who works as a prostitute but dreams of a better life.
Initially presenting herself as a sophisticated woman of mystery, Suzie quickly forms a unique bond with Lomax when he asks her to model for his paintings. Their relationship develops into a complicated romance that challenges social expectations, cultural differences, and personal insecurities. Lomax becomes fascinated not only by Suzie’s beauty but also by her resilience and vulnerability, while Suzie struggles with her desire for dignity and independence in a harsh world.
The film is widely remembered for its stunning cinematography capturing the bustling streets, harbour views, and neon-lit nightlife of 1960s Hong Kong. It also played a significant role in launching Nancy Kwan’s international career, making her one of the first Asian actresses to gain major recognition in Hollywood during that era. Her performance earned widespread praise and helped challenge stereotypical portrayals of Asian characters in Western cinema.
The World of Suzie Wong combines romance, drama, and social commentary, exploring themes of identity, class, and cross-cultural relationships. The film’s evocative score, colourful production design, and heartfelt performances have helped it remain a beloved classic of early 1960s cinema. Today, it is appreciated not only as a romantic story but also as a fascinating cultural snapshot of Hong Kong during a period of rapid change.
For collectors of classic film posters, memorabilia from this iconic production represents an important piece of cinematic history, particularly original Australian Daybill posters produced for theatrical promotion.
To find out more about The World of Suzie Wong (1960) 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.