The Picture Show Man (1977)
Starring: Rod Taylor, John Meillon, John Ewart, Harold Hopkins
Directed by: John Power
Format: Original Australian Daybill
Size: Approx. 13" x 30"
Distributor: GUO Film Distributors
Printer: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty Ltd
Classification: G (General Exhibition)
Tagline: "You haven’t been to the movies until you’ve seen... The Picture Show Man!"
Design Notes: Features a collage of sepia-toned movie stills in red circular frames with green linework and vintage typography.
About the Film: The Picture Show Man is a classic Aussie comedy-drama set in the 1920s, following a travelling film exhibitor bringing motion pictures to rural towns. With a star-studded cast including Aussie screen legends Rod Taylor and John Meillon, the film is a nostalgic nod to early cinema in Australia. It won multiple Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards, including Best Supporting Actor (John Ewart).

Collecting Notes (Australia): A great piece for collectors of Australian New Wave Cinema and cinema history ephemera. Appeals to vintage film buffs, especially those with an interest in travelling picture show history and Rod Taylor memorabilia. Posters for this film are harder to find outside Australia, but more common locally due to its national release push in the late '70s.
Collector’s Insight: Slightly undervalued considering its heritage importance and Rod Taylor’s international reputation. A strong pick for anyone building an Australiana or historical cinema collection.