WOMEN IN LOVE (1969) Movie Poster, Vintage Original Daybill, Glenda Jackson
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
WOMEN IN LOVE (1969) Movie Poster Daybill, Vintage, Original, Starring Glenda Jackson, Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, Directed by Ken Russell is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition:...
WOMEN IN LOVE (1969) Movie Poster Daybill, Vintage, Original, Starring Glenda Jackson, Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, Directed by Ken Russell 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. There is edgewear on right hand side bottom area, a small 5 mm tear at bottom of poster and the poster has been stored rolled. This authentic Australian Daybill movie poster was originally produced for theatrical exhibition and represents a striking example of late 1960s cinema advertising artwork. Australian Daybill posters are particularly sought after by collectors due to their distinctive size and limited distribution to local cinemas. The vibrant colour palette and bold design capture the dramatic tone of the film and its complex relationships, making this piece a desirable example of vintage film memorabilia. Original posters from acclaimed literary adaptations such as this are increasingly collectible and offer a tangible connection to one of the most important films of the era.
Movie Synopsis
Women in Love (1969) is a daring and visually striking British drama directed by the innovative filmmaker Ken Russell. The film is based on the celebrated novel by D. H. Lawrence and explores themes of love, identity, sexuality, and emotional connection in early twentieth-century England. Known for its bold storytelling and intense performances, the film remains one of the most significant literary adaptations of its time.
The story centres on two sisters, Gudrun Brangwen and Ursula Brangwen, whose romantic relationships unfold in very different ways. Glenda Jackson delivers a powerful and unforgettable performance as Gudrun, a fiercely independent artist who becomes involved with the wealthy and emotionally volatile industrialist Gerald Crich, played by Oliver Reed. Their relationship is passionate, unpredictable, and ultimately destructive as their personalities clash and their emotional intensity spirals into conflict.
Meanwhile, Gudrun’s sister Ursula, portrayed by Jennie Linden, begins a more tender and philosophical relationship with the intellectual and idealistic school inspector Rupert Birkin, played by Alan Bates. Through their relationship, the film explores questions about the nature of love, human connection, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing modern world.
Director Ken Russell became widely recognised for his distinctive visual style, and Women in Love showcases his ability to blend artistic imagery with emotional drama. The film features beautifully composed cinematography and several memorable scenes that have become iconic in cinema history, including the famous and controversial wrestling sequence between Alan Bates and Oliver Reed.
Glenda Jackson received widespread acclaim for her fearless performance as Gudrun, earning the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film itself was nominated for several Academy Awards and helped establish Ken Russell as one of the most imaginative and provocative directors of the era.
Upon its release, Women in Love attracted both praise and controversy due to its frank exploration of relationships and sexuality. Over time, it has become recognised as a landmark film of late 1960s British cinema and remains highly regarded by critics and audiences alike.
Today the film stands as a classic example of literary adaptation in cinema, combining powerful performances, bold direction, and striking visual storytelling. For collectors of classic movie posters and fans of British cinema history, original posters from the film’s theatrical release represent an important and highly collectible piece of film history.
To find out more about Women in Love (1969) 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.