Adults only New Zealand poster. The movie did come out the States in 3D but was badly received so 2D replaced it shortly after. Quite a few changes from the Aussie.
Why does it have an A rating as well as "Revised" wording?
A reply to a query regarding Dial M For Murder that I received back from a contact in New Zealand is as follows.
'' Thanks for your email. Dial M For Murder was classified 'A' with cuts in 1954. The 'revised' may refer to the film being a cut version, or to the classification being amended in some way - however I'm not sure anout this - as far as I can see the classification of the film did not change when released on 16mm in 1956. I have attached the excision notice for the film.
Hope this is helpful.''
Matt had previously explained the 'A' classification, but the 'revised' wording most likely will remain a mystery though.
Big Jake ( 1971 ).Original daybill printed for the late 1971 Australian release and three stock daybill posters printed after the change in Australian censorship ratings occured in November 1971. One printing with the new censorship rating applied would have been sufficient one would have thought, so one wonders why three variations in colour of the same design were needed for a follow up stock poster for a film that was far away from setting any records at the box office.
Secret People ( 1952 ). An Ealing Studios film released in the U.K. by General Film Distributors ( Rank ) featuring Audrey Hepburn in her first major role. This film released in the year before Roman Holiday made her a huge star. The interesting fact here was that it most certainly appears that the film wasn't given a theatrical release in Australia. No record at all in any Australian issues of The Film Daily yearbooks from the 1950's, or from Trove newspaper advertisements from the 1950's onwards mentioning that this title was ever released theatrically in Australia. The film wasn't mainly reviewed favourably when reviewed in 1952.
Thoroughbred ( 1936 ). Very rare Australian paper for this Australian film which starred Hollywood actress Helen Twelvetrees..
The film had been advertised in Australia as being Australia's first World producion.
As per the following Australian newspaper story published in 1936 a good distribution deal acquired in the U.K.
It certainly appears that although having a Hollywood actress top billed in the film it wasn't picked up for U.S.A. distribution for whatever reason. In the same year of 1936 an independent Canadian film production was released with the same title and also was a horse racing content film starring American Toby Wing.
Noticed something interesting on the back of my Sinister Shadow (aka House of Horrors) daybill - somehow I never saw this before! The back has the base yellow + registration marks of another litho printing...it certainly does not appear to be a ghosting transfer but an actual printing.
Anyways I figured out what it is for and I don't believe a completed image of this daybill has surfaced yet?
Noticed something interesting on the back of my Sinister Shadow (aka House of Horrors) daybill - somehow I never saw this before! The back has the base yellow + registration marks of another litho printing...it certainly does not appear to be a ghosting transfer but an actual printing.
Anyways I figured out what it is for and I don't believe a completed image of this daybill has surfaced yet?
The Spider Woman Strikes Backs is the film poster in the image. Interestingly both this title, along with The Sinister Shadow were Universal films from 1946 and W.E.Smith printings, if this helps at all.
Noticed something interesting on the back of my Sinister Shadow (aka House of Horrors) daybill - somehow I never saw this before! The back has the base yellow + registration marks of another litho printing...it certainly does not appear to be a ghosting transfer but an actual printing.
Anyways I figured out what it is for and I don't believe a completed image of this daybill has surfaced yet?
All you need to do now is enrol in those art classes and you will have a 2 sided daybill!
Noticed something interesting on the back of my Sinister Shadow (aka House of Horrors) daybill - somehow I never saw this before! The back has the base yellow + registration marks of another litho printing...it certainly does not appear to be a ghosting transfer but an actual printing.
Anyways I figured out what it is for and I don't believe a completed image of this daybill has surfaced yet?
The Spider Woman Strikes Backs is the film poster in the image. Interestingly both this title, along with The Sinister Shadow were Universal films from 1946 and W.E.Smith printings, if this helps at all.
Lady Godiva Rides Again ( U.K. 1951 ) ( aka Bikini Baby in the U.S.A.) You can spot Diana Dors in the lineup and also Joan Collins and Anne Heywood who were appearing in their first film roles. Diana of course went on to bigger things and Joan and Anne went on to have movie fame.
Hi Lawrence can you please share some examples of know re releases printed in long daybill format. I think we all agree the HA kong is one and squatters daughter. Other ones come to mind? Thx Sven
Hi Lawrence can you please share some examples of know re releases printed in long daybill format. I think we all agree the HA kong is one and squatters daughter. Other ones come to mind? Thx Sven
Sorry Sven but the King Kong daybill is most likely to be an early second printing from 1934 gained from evidence that I have gathered. The only official re-release in Australia appears to have been in 1952.
Regarding The Squatter's Daughter that I have previously written about, I believe that there are three versions of the Australian dabill, with these being an original release full colour version, a duotone early second printing version and a limited colour late 1930's re-release.
This film poster history of this film was covered and discussed extensively on the '' Two different original styles of the same daybill designs'' thread, The discussion started on the thread on July 2015 and continued until August 2018.
Another title that springs to mind is The Silence Of Dean Maitland.
The Silence Of Dean Maitland ( 1934 ). A late 1930's daybill poster, and most likely a second printing, credited as being a first release daybill, More details appear in the ''Buyer Beware'' thread.
Glenister Of The Mounted ( 1926 ). A Richardson Studio design image I came across recently that I don't remember seeing previously. The mountie appears to be taking liberties there with the woman.
A question to be asked regarding The Endless Summer. Was there any other form of Australian film posters, whether it be a daybill, one sheet or any other size of film poster in circulation prior the the above daybill ?
Sorry I possibly didn't explain myself property. I wasn't referring to the Columbia Pictures 1967 Australian release, but to any Australian posters that may have been printed before Columbia Pictures acquired the screening rights to the film.
The 1967 release daybill poster. I am inquiring abour pre Columbia Pictures, when Bruce Brown controlled the film rights.
The Losers ( 1970 ). Original printed Australian 1971 daybill and a later duotone second printing daybill. This original 1971 release was heavily cut in Australia, and ended up with a running time of 88 minutes and was given a ''Not suitable for children'' classification in Australia,
The Losers 1978 printed Garland Productions / The House Of Dare re-release special sixed 18 1 / 2 '' x 25 '' poster. This ''R'' rated classified version had a running time of 96 minutes which appears to be the original uncut version.
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Odd that the A rating and "revised" do not appear to be snipes but actually printed
A reply to a query regarding Dial M For Murder that I received back from a contact in New Zealand is as follows.
'' Thanks for your email. Dial M For Murder was classified 'A' with cuts in 1954. The 'revised' may refer to the film being a cut version, or to the classification being amended in some way - however I'm not sure anout this - as far as I can see the classification of the film did not change when released on 16mm in 1956. I have attached the excision notice for the film.
Hope this is helpful.''
Matt had previously explained the 'A' classification, but the 'revised' wording most likely will remain a mystery though.
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Pre annoying mobile phone distractions there were many other distractions it appears.
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Does something look a little odd to you here, and if so what is it ?
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Guns In The Afternoon ( 1962 ). I woner why the Metrocolor was altered to Colour in New Zealand?
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Big Jake ( 1971 ).Original daybill printed for the late 1971 Australian release and three stock daybill posters printed after the change in Australian censorship ratings occured in November 1971. One printing with the new censorship rating applied would have been sufficient one would have thought, so one wonders why three variations in colour of the same design were needed for a follow up stock poster for a film that was far away from setting any records at the box office.
Blondie Brings Up Baby ( 1938 ) Australian daybill and a U.S. window card. An unusual Australian message added to the daybill for whatever reason..
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Secret People ( 1952 ). An Ealing Studios film released in the U.K. by General Film Distributors ( Rank ) featuring Audrey Hepburn in her first major role. This film released in the year before Roman Holiday made her a huge star.
The interesting fact here was that it most certainly appears that the film wasn't given a theatrical release in Australia. No record at all in any Australian issues of The Film Daily yearbooks from the 1950's, or from Trove newspaper advertisements from the 1950's onwards mentioning that this title was ever released theatrically in Australia. The film wasn't mainly reviewed favourably when reviewed in 1952.
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A rare Walt Disney's Donald Duck Australian RKO Radio glass advertising slide.
Thoroughbred ( 1936 ). Very rare Australian paper for this Australian film which starred Hollywood actress Helen Twelvetrees..
The film had been advertised in Australia as being Australia's first World producion.
As per the following Australian newspaper story published in 1936 a good distribution deal acquired in the U.K.
It certainly appears that although having a Hollywood actress top billed in the film it wasn't picked up for U.S.A. distribution for whatever reason. In the same year of 1936 an independent Canadian film production was released with the same title and also was a horse racing content film starring American Toby Wing.
The Spider Woman Strikes Backs is the film poster in the image. Interestingly both this title, along with The Sinister Shadow were Universal films from 1946 and W.E.Smith printings, if this helps at all.
Some information on King Kong and The Endless Summer Australian first releases soon.
Lady Godiva Rides Again ( U.K. 1951 ) ( aka Bikini Baby in the U.S.A.) You can spot Diana Dors in the lineup and also Joan Collins and Anne Heywood who were appearing in their first film roles. Diana of course went on to bigger things and Joan and Anne went on to have movie fame.
Guess what we are watching Friday night.
Could it be true? Have I somehow managed to instill a love of the old films into her.
PLEASE LET IT BE TRUE!
Fingers crossed...
Sorry Sven but the King Kong daybill is most likely to be an early second printing from 1934 gained from evidence that I have gathered. The only official re-release in Australia appears to have been in 1952.
Regarding The Squatter's Daughter that I have previously written about, I believe that there are three versions of the Australian dabill, with these being an original release full colour version, a duotone early second printing version and a limited colour late 1930's re-release.
This film poster history of this film was covered and discussed extensively on the '' Two different original styles of the same daybill designs'' thread, The discussion started on the thread on July 2015 and continued until August 2018.
Another title that springs to mind is The Silence Of Dean Maitland.
The Silence Of Dean Maitland ( 1934 ). A late 1930's daybill poster, and most likely a second printing, credited as being a first release daybill, More details appear in the ''Buyer Beware'' thread.
Glenister Of The Mounted ( 1926 ). A Richardson Studio design image I came across recently that I don't remember seeing previously. The mountie appears to be taking liberties there with the woman.
A question to be asked regarding The Endless Summer. Was there any other form of Australian film posters, whether it be a daybill, one sheet or any other size of film poster in circulation prior the the above daybill ?
The 1967 release daybill poster. I am inquiring abour pre Columbia Pictures, when Bruce Brown controlled the film rights.
The Losers ( 1970 ). Original printed Australian 1971 daybill and a later duotone second printing daybill. This original 1971 release was heavily cut in Australia, and ended up with a running time of 88 minutes and was given a ''Not suitable for children'' classification in Australia,
The Losers 1978 printed Garland Productions / The House Of Dare re-release special sixed 18 1 / 2 '' x 25 '' poster. This ''R'' rated classified version had a running time of 96 minutes which appears to be the original uncut version.
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