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Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
Looks like Barry is still involved, might be worth reaching out to out to him. 
Re: VMPF continues its support of LAMP!
Bit of News. I renewed our sponsorship of LAMP again for 2026 last summer. That is now 7 years as VMPF. Finally found a minute to update the shield.
Charlie
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Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
But their awfulness is what makes them so awesome!dedeposter said:Yes, with a hand drawn NRC printed on it! Worst poster design ever, for the Worst films ever made. Rather appropriate.
To this day, my nephew tries to convince me Plan 9 is a good movie.....
Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
Apart from the Robot Monster/Plan 9 From Outer Space odd size poster I have now discovered that for their other own acquired and distributed film releases they appeared to have produced normal sized daybill posters for them. An example of this to follow, and I am still looking inro it.dedeposter said:Who knows what was going on with distribution back in those days? The owners of Valhalla might have known a cheap printer? They may have sold posters at the cinema (hoping for a cult following). Perhaps it was part of the distribution agreement to have posters made? The 80s were an odd time.
Great information. As mentioned earlier, I do think that the powers to be at Valhalla didn't hold out much hope for any other bookings for these films so no daybills were produced.theartofmovieposters said:Was looking at CATHS FB group for any info on the Valhalla, and this Robot monster double came up...looks like it was a bit bigger than A4 size.
HONDO
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Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
Was looking at CATHS FB group for any info on the Valhalla, and this Robot monster double came up...looks like it was a bit bigger than A4 size.HONDO said:
A Big Mear Eater (1982) Australian daybill poster. This film was released on 35mm by Valhalla Holdings, who were Cinema owners in Sydney and Melbourne. This is the only daybill from Valhalla Films that I have managed to so far locate for a number of films that they released in 35mm in the 1980's here in Australia.
The above poster which was produced for the double bill programme of Robot Monster (1953) and Plan 9 From Outer Space (1958) is of an unknown size. Both films were screened commercially in Australia in 35mm for the first time circa 1981 The source of the above poster is unknown, along with the size of the poster. As their later released film Big Meat Eater had a traditional sized daybill printed, then one has to then wonder if two individual sized daybills would have been produced for Robot Monster and Plan 9 from Outer Space as well. Does anyone know it they happen to exist?
Re: Where Are These Daybills?
Run For Cover (1955) rare Australian and first ever sighted by me daybill on U.K, eBay. Followed by another rare later printed duotone version also printed for the original Australian distributor Paramount Pictures. Finally a third rare daybill poster printed for a 1970's 35mm re-release in Australia by the small independent distributor Studio Films Australia. This time released under the new title of Colorado.
HONDO
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Re: Great Poster but just wee too much Yellow for my liking.
Spot on Bruce as I have become accustomed to the yellow and it no longer bothers me.Bruce said:Lawrence, I think over time you will adapt to it just fine. Quite a few older people (including myself!) don't like ANY change!
HONDO
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Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
If I am remembering correctly, like the Astor in Melbourne, the Valhalla was known for showing "classics" on a regular basis. I recall seeing Rocky Horror there when it was the Westgarth.
There was (is?) a seller on ebay who was selling off a large chunk of the Valhalla's posters after closure if I am remembering correctly.
I am sure that there were several other weird posters they had listed.
Or are we just talking about the Valhalla in NSW?
There was (is?) a seller on ebay who was selling off a large chunk of the Valhalla's posters after closure if I am remembering correctly.
I am sure that there were several other weird posters they had listed.
Or are we just talking about the Valhalla in NSW?
Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
Who knows what was going on with distribution back in those days? The owners of Valhalla might have known a cheap printer? They may have sold posters at the cinema (hoping for a cult following). Perhaps it was part of the distribution agreement to have posters made? The 80s were an odd time.
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