YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES (1985) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES (1985) Original Vintage Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins, Directed by Barry Levinson, is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and...
YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES (1985) Original Vintage Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins, Directed by Barry Levinson, is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, a small 1cm tear on the left top side and some paper wear on the fold lines, otherwise, this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation. This original Australian Daybill movie poster is a collectible piece of 1980s cinema memorabilia, advertising the exciting adventure film that imagines the early friendship between Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson. An appealing addition for collectors of original vintage movie posters, classic adventure films, Sherlock Holmes memorabilia and 1980s cinema collectibles.
Movie Synopsis
Directed by Barry Levinson and written by Chris Columbus, Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) is an entertaining mystery adventure that explores the early life of one of literature's most famous detectives. Featuring a screenplay inspired by the characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the film imagines how the legendary partnership between Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson first began. Produced by Amblin Entertainment, with executive production involvement from Steven Spielberg, the film combines Victorian mystery, action, supernatural intrigue and spectacular visual effects.
The story is set in Victorian London in 1870, where a young Sherlock Holmes, played by Nicholas Rowe, is attending an English boarding school. Already displaying an extraordinary ability to observe details and draw remarkably accurate conclusions, Holmes is something of an unusual character among his fellow students. His solitary nature and unconventional interests make him stand out, but his life changes when a new student named John Watson, portrayed by Alan Cox, arrives at the school.
Watson is initially surprised by Holmes's extraordinary powers of deduction, but the two quickly develop a friendship. Their relationship provides the foundation for the famous detective partnership that audiences know from Conan Doyle's original stories. However, their school days soon become considerably more dangerous when a series of mysterious deaths begins affecting people in London. Several respected individuals appear to experience terrifying hallucinations before dying in bizarre circumstances, leading Holmes to suspect that something far more sinister is taking place.
Among the people connected to the investigation is Professor Rupert Waxflatter, played by Nigel Stock, an eccentric inventor at the school who is fascinated by the possibility of human flight. Holmes and Watson also encounter Elizabeth Hardy, portrayed by Sophie Ward, who becomes an important companion during their investigation. As the young detectives begin piecing together the evidence, they discover that the apparently unrelated deaths may be connected to an ancient religious organisation and a mysterious Egyptian cult.
The investigation leads Holmes and Watson into the dangerous world of secret societies, ancient rituals and elaborate conspiracies. They discover that victims have been exposed to a mysterious substance capable of producing terrifying hallucinations. Their search for answers brings them into conflict with Professor Rathe, played by Anthony Higgins, whose involvement in the unfolding mystery raises increasingly disturbing questions. As the danger escalates, Holmes must use his developing powers of observation, logical reasoning and courage to uncover the truth before more people are killed.
What follows is an exciting adventure through the atmospheric streets, buildings and hidden passages of Victorian London. Holmes and Watson find themselves confronting dangerous enemies, unexpected revelations and situations that test their intelligence and bravery. The film also introduces elements of tragedy and personal loss that help shape Holmes's future personality, including the emotional experiences that may explain some of the guarded characteristics associated with the adult detective.
One of the film's most memorable achievements is its groundbreaking visual effects. Produced with the involvement of Industrial Light & Magic, the film features a stained-glass knight that comes to life and attacks a character. This sequence is historically significant because it introduced the first fully computer-generated character in a live-action feature film. The effect was an important milestone in the development of computer animation and helped establish new possibilities for visual storytelling in cinema.
The production also benefits from the atmospheric cinematography of Stephen Goldblatt, impressive production design by Norman Reynolds and a memorable orchestral score by Bruce Broughton. Filming took place in England, including locations associated with the historic school environments of Eton and Oxford. Although Steven Spielberg was involved as executive producer, Barry Levinson brought his own distinctive directorial approach to the production, balancing character development with exciting adventure sequences.
Young Sherlock Holmes received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 1986 Oscars and has since become a much-loved cult favourite among fans of Sherlock Holmes, fantasy adventures and classic 1980s filmmaking. Its imaginative interpretation of the detective's early years, memorable characters and pioneering special effects make it an important entry in the history of Sherlock Holmes adaptations. This original vintage 1985 movie poster is an attractive piece of cinema history for collectors of classic adventure movie memorabilia.
To find out more about Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) 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.