WYATT EARP (1994) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL DAYBILL, KEVIN COSNER
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
Wyatt Earp (1994) Original Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid & Gene Hackman, Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, is in Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This...
Wyatt Earp (1994) Original Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid & Gene Hackman, Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, is in Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Daybill is presented in Near Mint condition with two standard Daybill folds, unused and no flaws. This Poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free polyprop bag with acid free backing board. This authentic Australian Daybill represents exceptional value for collectors seeking original cinema memorabilia from this epic biographical Western drama.
Movie Synopsis
Wyatt Earp is a monumental 1994 biographical Western epic that chronicles the remarkable life of America's most legendary lawman. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan and co-written with Dan Gordon, this ambitious three-hour production follows Earp from his humble beginnings as an Iowa farmboy to his legendary status as a feared marshal in the American frontier. Kevin Costner delivers a commanding performance in the title role, supported by an exceptional ensemble cast including Dennis Quaid as the charismatic and tubercular Doc Holliday, Gene Hackman as Nicholas Earp, Wyatt's steadfast father, and Isabella Rossellini as the sophisticated actress Josephine Marcus.
The film's sweeping narrative takes audiences on an epic journey from Wichita to Dodge City, culminating in the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight in Tombstone, Arizona. The stellar supporting cast features Mark Harmon as Johnny Behan, Michael Madsen as Virgil Earp, Bill Pullman as Ed Masterson, Tom Sizemore as Bat Masterson, and JoBeth Williams as Bessie Earp. The production also showcases Mare Winningham as Mattie Blaylock, Catherine O'Hara as Allie Earp, and Jeff Fahey as Ike Clanton in memorable supporting roles.
What distinguishes this Wyatt Earp from other Western films is its commitment to historical authenticity and character development. Lawrence Kasdan meticulously researched the real Wyatt Earp's life, creating a nuanced portrait that explores both the man and the myth. The film examines Earp's transformation from a young buffalo hunter to a respected lawman, his complex relationships with his brothers, and his legendary friendship with the enigmatic Doc Holliday. The production values are exceptional, featuring stunning cinematography by Owen Roizman and an evocative musical score by James Newton Howard.
The film's epic scope encompasses multiple phases of Earp's life, including his early days as a buffalo hunter, his tenure as marshal in various frontier towns, and his involvement in the complex political and personal conflicts that led to the famous Tombstone gunfight. The production showcases elaborate period costumes, authentic set designs, and meticulously staged action sequences that bring the American frontier to vivid life. Despite mixed critical reception upon release, the film has gained appreciation over time for its serious approach to Western mythology and Kevin Costner's committed performance.
This biographical Western was developed in direct competition with the contemporaneous film "Tombstone," creating a fascinating cinematic rivalry that highlighted different approaches to the same historical material. The film's commitment to historical detail and character study makes it a valuable addition to any collection of Western cinema memorabilia, representing a significant entry in the genre's evolution during the 1990s.
To find out more about Wyatt Earp (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.