THUNDERBALL (1965) Movie Poster, Original Vintage R70's Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
THUNDERBALL (1965) Original Vintage Daybill, Re-released 1970's Movie Poster, Starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger and Adolfo Celi, Directed by Terence Young is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition:...
THUNDERBALL (1965) Original Vintage Daybill, Re-released 1970's Movie Poster, Starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger and Adolfo Celi, Directed by Terence Young is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Vintage Daybill Movie Poster Very Fine condition with some minor edgewear on the left hand side towards the bottom of the poster and some edgewear at the top of the poster, these have been flattened out, there are also 2 minor foxing spots on the back of the poster but does not show through. As this is an original unrestored poster with a clean overall appearance, minor signs of handling or line wear may be present, as expected with authentic vintage movie posters. Luckily, this poster was stored by the previous owner flat in a drawer so it does not have traditional daybill fold lines. The poster is currently stored flat and will be carefully rolled, packed and shipped in a protective cylinder to ensure safe delivery.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1965, Thunderball is the fourth official entry in the James Bond film series and remains one of the most iconic and influential films in the franchise’s history. Once again starring Sean Connery as British secret agent James Bond, the film raised the stakes both narratively and technically, delivering larger-scale action, exotic locations and a darker, more menacing villain than its predecessors.
The story follows Bond as he investigates the global criminal organisation SPECTRE, led by the ruthless Emilio Largo, portrayed with chilling authority by Adolfo Celi. After SPECTRE hijacks two NATO nuclear warheads, the world is held hostage under the threat of mass destruction. Bond is sent to the Bahamas to track down the missing weapons, leading him into a deadly game of espionage, seduction and underwater warfare.
In the Bahamas, Bond encounters the beautiful and mysterious Domino Derval, played by Claudine Auger, whose tragic circumstances slowly draw her into Bond’s dangerous mission. Their relationship adds emotional depth to the film, balancing romance with the constant tension of impending catastrophe. Supporting performances from Bernard Lee as M, Desmond Llewelyn as Q and Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny further cement the classic Bond formula that fans adore.
Directed by Terence Young, who helped define Bond’s cinematic identity, Thunderball is especially renowned for its groundbreaking underwater action sequences. At the time of release, these scenes were revolutionary, utilising innovative filming techniques and extended underwater choreography that had never before been seen on such a scale. The film was also a massive commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing James Bond film of the 1960s.
Based on the novel by Ian Fleming, the film’s production was surrounded by legal disputes over story rights, making its eventual release and success all the more remarkable. Today, Thunderball (1965) is widely regarded as a cornerstone of classic spy cinema, blending Cold War tension, glamorous escapism and high-stakes adventure. This original vintage daybill poster is a stunning piece of film history, highly sought after by James Bond collectors, cinema memorabilia enthusiasts and fans of classic 1960s artwork.
To find out more about Thunderball (1965) 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.