John
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(Quote) I'm waiting to get shot down myself!
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(Quote) I have had at least two of Sea of Lost Ships but haven't seen Halls of Montezuma.
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(Quote) That's interesting Bruce. I don't think this happened with Australian posters. I actually know of one artist who lived about two hours drive from the printer. He used to go there once a week and load up his station wagon with plates and dr…
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Yes, I fully understand. I rarely contact people now because the reactions are usually negative.
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(Quote) Did you contact the seller about this Lawrence? Just curious because it is still listed as a genuine original 1953 Australian theatre release colour daybill poster
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I have spent quite a lot of time over the years trying to find as much information as possible about Australian artists. I have been able to find the names of some of the artists who worked for various printers/distributors in the 50s but cant be su…
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Has anyone seen another daybill for this one? It could be a candidate for an only known copy.....
in Only Known Copies Comment by John May 2018
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I think this Cat People daybill could be the only known copy. It was found in the collection in North Qld and ended up at HA.
in Only Known Copies Comment by John May 2018
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(Quote) I also have this one
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Sven, I think 39 Steps is the only known copy.

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I had two Jaws 3 sheets and I know of at least one more. Rick, you can send me that Dial M for Murder! -
This is a great topic. I think there are many "only known copies" of posters for Australian films but you can never tell for sure so its well worthwhile putting them on this thread to see if they pass the test!
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HONDO said: What about your Virginia City long daybill John? Surely has to qualify for inclusion here.
Yes, I think both Virginia City and Foot…No Matt, I cant recall ever seeing that one.and this one (Four Hearts) ..
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Well, I reckon this one sheet might be the only known copy.
(Quote) I also have In Which We Serve but it is very rare.
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Yes, that's the only one I have seen.Is this the one you were referring to Lawrence?
I know of three people who picked up the majority of the posters from the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace Movie Poster Auction. Unfortunately, I was not one of them although one of the collectors ended up selling most of his collection to me.Will forums eventually be replaced by social media?
Well, it depends on the moderators. They will have to work much harder to keep interest because there are so many social media platforms and websites out there. It's easier for pe…Svens picture of Affair to Remember seems to have disappeared into the wilderness so here is another image ....
I have an Invisible Boy Aust one sheet and it certainly is a great looking poster. Printer is W.F.Schey, incidentally.The one you have pictured here (04) looks like it could be Helen TwelvetreesProbably a second printing daybill but at least an image
Original booklet from the film ....
