Poster Title: The Rare Breed
Format: Australian Daybill
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Condition: Excellent (EX) – strong colour saturation, minor fold lines from distribution, excellent paper tone with minimal edge wear.
Year of Release: 1966
Film Studio: Universal Pictures
Tagline: “Matches the power of his greatest role as the rugged Texas leader of a rare breed of adventurers!” “Young lovers… restless, bold, ready to meet the brawling dangers of the raw West — head-on!”
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Cast: James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith, Juliet Mills, Don Galloway, David Brian Music: Johnny Williams (John Williams, early career work)
Genre: Western / Adventure / Family
Country of Origin (Poster): Australia
Printer: Robert Burton Printers Pty. Ltd. (Sydney)

Design & Features: Bright, cinematic artwork with strong contrast between yellow, red, and blue tones. Features illustrated portraits of James Stewart and Maureen O’Hara in classic Western attire with smaller romantic and action vignettes. Includes Australian “For General Exhibition” triangle marking and Universal logo.

Collectors’ Note: An appealing Australian daybill from the 1960s, The Rare Breed stands out for its vivid Technicolor artwork and association with two Hollywood icons. Printed by Robert Burton Printers, known for premium lithographic quality. Highly collectible among fans of Maureen O’Hara and James Stewart Westerns, this poster captures the optimism and adventure typical of mid-60s Westerns transitioning toward more family-friendly storytelling.