Silent Cinema

Movie posters from the silent era (roughly late 19th century to the late 1920s) have a distinctive style that reflects the unique characteristics of films produced during this period. While many posters from the silent era have been lost over time due to the perishable nature of early film marketing materials, some have survived and are highly valued by collectors for their historical significance and artistic charm.

In Australia, Long daybills, one sheets and larger posters were used to promote silent films. The Long Daybill format was unique to Australia and we have a great selection of these movie posters for Silent films.