Australian Vs American

[CSM]

Why not fair? It's an AU daybill from 1979 -- so it's not a later RR item.

The one I posted was unique artwork created specifically in AU for the movie... and not just "borrowing" the US art to make the version u posted.  

You really miss Matt & David don't you?

You'll get no such patriotic refutations from me!

[erik1925]

No..it was Mr Aussies, Matt and Rick.

They liked to play along.

So how's about this one, Chris: 

[CSM]

Where are those cowardly convicts when you need them?

[erik1925]

Where are those cowardly convicts when you need them?

 

[erik1925]

Even playing field, Chris...

The Misfits.... yet some AU artist felt the need to hit MM with the ugly stick (esp. the far left center image). Now THAT should never have been allowed. Poor Marilyn.  

[erik1925]

I think this might be a draw. 

[erik1925]

The daybill has it here, IMO. 

Rear Window

[Ari]

I think this might be a draw. 

Id say US there, the womans face is kinda crude, but maybe yoiur right, its kinda better she has a gag...(?) and added lace to her nighty.

[CSM]

Id say US there, the womans face is kinda crude, but maybe yoiur right, its kinda better she has a gag...(?) and added lace to her nighty.

 

[guest4185]

Rear Window daybill is indeed beautiful, and sadly not in my collection

[erik1925]

Hey Rick!! Good to see you...!!

 

[erik1925]

No..it was Mr Aussies, Matt and Rick.

They liked to play along.

So how's about this one, Chris: 

Hey Marc,

As a fellow Gene Tierney fan, what's your take or view on this comparison?   

[erik1925]

Not quite sure which is the "winner" here...

Not sure?

I'm hoping and praying that the girl portrayed on the left side poster, with the overly wide set eyes (she almost looks to be a character straight out of Deliverance) isn't supposed to be the same, pretty Lynn Bari that is shown on the US OS, on the right?   

If it is, then the "winner" (even though this thread was not meant to be a contest) is pretty much a no brainer -- the lovely image of Ms Bari (and overall) on the right. Even with only a half, facial image of her on the US insert, I'd rather look at that imagery.

There was certainly no reason for the AU artist to hit her with the ugly stick on the AU poster.

Many AU daybills are beautiful, just not a close call here, imho.

[50s]

The font for the word Shock looks better on the oz poster. The US one daoesnt have the feel of shock it is more closer to lipstick!

[erik1925]

The font for the word Shock looks better on the oz poster. The US one doesnt have the feel of shock it is more closer to lipstick!

Now that you mention it, Steve...that font is a bit better... and the title is certainly appropriate, all things considered. 

[Harry Caul]

MUCH prefer the Aussie for the tagline at the top alone! 

[erik1925]

At least the same image of Nicholson was used & wasn't toyed with, so that we still can all still recognize him without going 


 

[erik1925]

Some things need a second visit... in case it wasnt looked at correctly the first time. And you realize, even after some time has passed, that it was viewed properly and with crystal clarity. 

And Steve's reply was priceless:

That made me chuckle Jeff, thanks. Not only has she turned into a angry woman, but she has had a breast reduction and lost at least one arm.

[erik1925]

If one squints real hard, the copied pose and stance of the figure on the AU poster tells one that's supposed to be James Dean. If the artist was going to mess him up so badly, he/she should have just used the US OS artwork-photo.

Also, I'm not sure why he was given what looks like white fur trim above his boots (the contrast of the inside/outside color of the blue denim is way too strong -- unless his jeans had a white liner in the Aussie release version of the movie). 

All that being said, the US OS is a bit blah, but I still think it takes the trophy in this case. If James Dean is going to be hit with the "ugly, art stick," then the AU example is the winner.

[erik1925]

Are Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon holding up Quasimodo's sister on the AU version?     Why so disfigure MM's face? I dont get it. Poor Marilyn. And the boys actually look more attractive than she does.

[erik1925]

One of the greatest films ever made (imho), and poor Clark Gable is almost made to look like a hunchback, with an interesting right arm that seems to go in 2 directions, on the AU version.   

[erik1925]

Suddenly Last Summer (1960)

If not for the names, I dont think I'd know who the 3 people were at the top of the daybill. Monty Clift was given a nose to rival Basil Rathbone's. And the image of what is supposed to be Ms Hepburn is actually more attractive than that of the one thought to be Ms Taylor.       

[Neo]

Wow. Interesting to see these side-by-side Autralian vs. American designs.  Well done, Jefe.  I wonder why the Aussies didn't just use the same images as the Americans.

[erik1925]

I agree, too, Brandon. Especially when the daybill renditions look so poor. Is it done on purpose? Or is this the best that can be done? Dunno.

[oldposterho]

I would love to know more about the company and artist(s) who did those shitty/wonderful daybills.  I've said it before but if I was starting collecting again I think it'd be those monstrosities.