The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Tagline: “A masterpiece of filmcraft that you will want to see again and again!”
Starring: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins
Directed by: David Lean Produced by: Sam Spiegel
Format: Australian Daybill
Dimensions: Approx. 13" x 30"
Printed by: Robert Burton Pty. Ltd.
Film Type: Technicolor – CinemaScope
Classification: For General Exhibition
Genre: War / Drama / Classic Australian
Release: Likely early 1960s rerelease

🖼️ Design & Features: Rich full-colour litho with scenes showing both the human story (romantic subplot) and the epic scale of the bridge. Features Guinness, Holden and Hawkins prominently illustrated with bold red and black text. Printed by Robert Burton, a known Australian printer for daybills during the 50s–70s. This is either a first-run or early rerelease daybill with CinemaScope and General Exhibition classification—indicating early 1960s Australian release.

Collectors’ Note: One of the most iconic war films of all time, The Bridge on the River Kwai has enduring collector demand due to its critical acclaim, Academy Award wins, and visually striking poster art. Particularly appealing to both cinema historians and classic war film enthusiasts.