Poster Title: The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Format: Australian Daybill
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Condition: Excellent (EX) – minimal handling wear, crisp folds from original cinema distribution, rich black tones and striking red typography beautifully preserved.
Year of Release: 1981
Film Studio: Universal Pictures Tagline: “For the first time as a movie. The man. The mask. The legend.”
Director: William A. Fraker
Cast: Klinton Spilsbury, Michael Horse, Christopher Lloyd, Jason Robards Narration: John Barrymore Jr.
Music: John Barry (score)
Genre: Western / Action / Adventure
Country of Origin (Poster): Australia
Printer: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty Ltd (Melbourne)

Design & Features: A minimalist yet powerful poster design in black and white with bold red title typography. The close-up portrait of the masked Lone Ranger illuminated by candlelight captures a dramatic and mysterious tone. Simple composition and vintage serif fonts make this a standout among 1980s Western-themed prints. Includes the Australian “G” classification.

Collectors’ Note: Despite the film’s mixed critical reception, this daybill has gained a cult following due to its moody visual style and John Barry’s celebrated score. The Australian version is rarer than U.S. one-sheets and remains a desirable piece for collectors of post-classic Western cinema or minimalist movie art.