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HOUSE OF WAX Daybill Movie Poster Original or Reissue?

21 Apr 2019 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

The House of Wax was one of a number of films produced in the early 50s in 3D. Some cinemas in Australia were not equipped to screen the film in 3D and this may be the reason why two different…


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THE BRAVE ONE Daybill Movie Poster Original or Reissue?

21 Apr 2019 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

Collectors have often assumed that Australian re release daybills or one sheets would never be full colour. In reality, nothing could be further than the truth. There are many examples of full colour…


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3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR Daybill Movie poster – Original or Reissue?

19 Mar 2019 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

A two colour daybill for Three Days of the Condor has appeared fairly regularly over the years and has been commonly thought to be the original first release Australian daybill. However, a…


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Why does eBay promote Higher Priced identical Listings?

17 Mar 2019 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

Why does eBay promote Higher Priced identical Listings? You would think that it would be logical for ebay to promote lower priced similar or same items to their buyers. However, in their constant…


TIM MATHESON Autographs ANIMAL HOUSE and DREAMER Daybill movie posters image

TIM MATHESON Autographs ANIMAL HOUSE and DREAMER Daybill movie posters

15 Mar 2019 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

TIM MATHESON autographed daybill movie posters for Animal House and Dreamer for us in Los Angeles on Oct 19th 2018. Tim is best known for his role as the smooth talking Otter in Animal House and the…


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Hitchcock Movie Poster Exhibition at the Adelaide Festival Centre

18 Dec 2018 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

A selection of original movie posters, lobby cards and Front of House Stills from my Hitchcock collection will be on display at the Adelaide Festival Centre from Dec 29th – Jan 20th 2019. Posters…


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The SPIDER’S WEB Daybill Movie poster Original or Reissue?

10 Dec 2018 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

The classic serials from the 1930s to the 50s are fast becoming a forgotten chapter of the cinema history. Serials were screened before the main feature and they filled an important role in providing…


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HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL Daybill Movie poster – Why so rare?

29 Nov 2018 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

The House on Haunted Hill – a true rarity Original movie posters for The House on Haunted Hill have always been highly sought after but Australian movie posters are incredibly scarce. The classic…


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TOM CRUISE GETS THE FLICK – Who will be the next Jack Reacher?

21 Nov 2018 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

BREAKING NEWS! LEE CHILD talks about a new actor to play Jack Reacher Lee Child, author of the incredibly popular Jack Reacher series, was interviewed in a Q and A at the Brisbane Town Hall…


CANDY CLARK Autographs THE BLOB and MORE AMERICAN GRAFFITI Daybills image

CANDY CLARK Autographs THE BLOB and MORE AMERICAN GRAFFITI Daybills

14 Nov 2018 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

Candy Clark autographed daybill movie posters for The Blob and More American Graffiti for us in Los Angeles on Oct 19th 2018. Candy is probably best known for her roles in American Graffiti (1973),…


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WAR AND PEACE Daybill Movie poster Original or Reissue?

8 Nov 2018 | Added by John Reid | 0 Comments

Collectors need to be careful when buying Australian daybills. It is always best to buy from a reputable dealer as casual sellers often unknowlingly misrepresent daybills as original when they are…