1950s Posters

The 1950s are a golden decade for Japanese cinema—and for original Japanese movie posters. This collection brings together authentic theatrical posters from the era, including some of the rarest pieces we handle. With many examples now over 70 years old, surviving posters are increasingly scarce—especially in strong display condition—making them highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

1950s Posters

Akira Kurosawa

Yasujirō Ozu

Star Wars

Studio Ghibli

Godzilla, Kaiju and Tokusatsu

James Bond

Rare / Exclusive / Museum

TOKYO STORY / 東京物語 Japan (Shochiku), 1953 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B1 / tate) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally conserved and backed with traditional Japanese washi

"Godzilla", Original FIRST Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, ULTRA RARE, Linen-Backed, B2 Size

"Seven Samurai", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) I190

"Seven Samurai", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 (500 x 707mm / 19.7 x 27.8 inches)

"Godzilla Raids Again (Gigantis the Fire Monster)" (Toho 1955) Japanese B2 Size (21" X 29.75") Chihoban Style - EXCEEDINGLY RARE

"Seven Samurai", Original First Teaser Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)

"Godzilla Raids Again (Gigantis the Fire Monster)" (Toho 1955) Japanese B2 Size (51 x 73cm) Honban Style - EXCEEDINGLY RARE F30

"Tokyo Story" (Tôkyô Monogatari), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, Yasujiro Ozu, B2 Size (20.25" X 28.25")

The Hidden Fortress", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, Ultra Rare, STB Tatekan Size (c. 51 x 145 cm)

"The Day the Earth Stood Still", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1952, Linen Backed, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) K53

"Seven Samurai", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B3 Size (36 x 51cm)

"I Live in Fear" by Akira Kurosawa, Original Release Movie Poster 1955, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F53 (G)

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (白雪姫), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1950, “Head-Office” Style, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (approx. 51 × 73 cm) (G)

"There's No Business like Show Business", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, STB Size (51x145cm) D248

"Rear Window", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1954 First Release, Ultra Rare, B2 Size

"The Curse of Frankenstein", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1957, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N153

"Gun Crazy", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1952, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F43

"King Kong", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1952, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) C152

"Godzilla", Original printed in 1954 ULTRA RARE, Press-Sheet / Speed Poster (9.5" X 20")

"Some Like It Hot", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1959, Ultra Rare, STB Tatekan Size

"Godzilla", Original printed in 1954 VERY RARE, Press-Sheet / Speed Poster (9.5" X 20")

"East of Eden", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1955, Ultra Rare, STB Tatekan Size 20x57" (51x145cm)

The Hidden Fortress” (隠し砦の三悪人), 1958 Japanese B2 Poster (First Release, Head Office Style), Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) (GA)

"Rebel Without a Cause", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1955, STB Tatekan Size

"Funny Face", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1957 First Release, Ultra Rare Version, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) L219

"Funny Face", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1957 First Release, Ultra Rare Version, B2 Size

Niagara (ナイアガラ) — First release Japanese Large B1 Size, 1953 — Painted Glamour Portrait Style — Linen Backed, Exceedingly Rare, B1 Size (c.73 x105cm)

"Naughty Girl", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1956, Ultra Rare, STB Tatekan Size 20x57" (51x145cm)

"Ugetsu" (Ugetsu Monogatari), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, Kenji Mizoguchi , B2 Size (51 x 73cm) K98

"Godzilla Raids Again (Gigantis the Fire Monster)", Original printed in 1955 ULTRA RARE, Press-Sheet / Speed Poster F139

"The Curse of Frankenstein", Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1957, Ultra-Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) F32

"Alice in Wonderland” (不思議の国のアリス), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O709

The Hidden Fortress (隠し砦の三悪人)", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, Local-City Version, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm)

"Tokyo Twilight" (Tokyo Boshoku - 東京暮色), Original Release Movie Poster 1957, Ultra Rare, LINEN-BACKED, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) J142B2 (G)

"Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein", Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese First‑Release B2 Poster, 1954 Japanese Debut — B2 Size (approx. 51 × 73 cm)

“The Third Man” (第三の男), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1952, Noguchi Artwork variant, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) (G)

"It’s a Wonderful Life (素晴らしき哉、人生！)", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1954, First Release, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm), Style B, N209

"There's No Business like Show Business", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) D249

"When Worlds Collide", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1951, Ultra Rare, B2 Size

“Dumbo” (ダンボ), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1954, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm)

"Shane", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1953 Release, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F138

"Funny Face", Original Re‑Release Japanese Movie Poster 1966, Very Rare, STB Size (51x145cm) L220

"Funny Face", Original Re-Release Japanese Poster 1966, Ultra Rare, STB Size 20x57" (51x145cm)

“Tokyo Twilight” (東京暮色), Ultra-Rare Original Japanese First-Release B2 Poster, 1957 (first release), Rare Variant, Professionally Conserved (Washi Restoration) — B2 Size (approx. 51 × 73 cm) (G)

"Early Summer (麦秋, Bakushū)", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1951, STB Size (51x145cm) N195 (G)

"The Revenge of Frankenstein", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) G45

"War and Peace", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1956, STB Size (51x145cm) D250