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.

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1950s Posters

Akira Kurosawa

Yasujirō Ozu

Star Wars

Studio Ghibli

Godzilla, Kaiju and Tokusatsu

James Bond

Rare / Exclusive / Museum

"To Catch a Thief (泥棒成金)", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1955, First Release, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N201

"Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein", Original First Release Movie Poster 1954, Very Rare, Speed Poster / Press-Sheet (24 X 51cm) J189

"The Outlaw", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1951, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (70.7 × 100 cm)

"Strangers on a Train", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1953, ULTRA RARE FIRST RELEASE, B2 Poster

"Angels with Dirty Faces", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1949, Ultra Rare, STB Tatekan Size 20x57" (51x145cm)

"Some Like It Hot", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1959, Ultra Rare, B2 Size

"Sabrina", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F33

“THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN”, Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, STB Tatekan (51 × 145 cm) — Ultra Rare

“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) O687

“North by Northwest”, Original First Japanese Release Movie Poster 1960, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O407

"Roman Holiday", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Nakazuri format (B3 37 x 51 cm) J224

"Elevator to the Gallows", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) J178

"Pinocchio", Original First Post-War Release Japanese Movie Poster early 1950`s, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) G124

SHINSUI ITŌ (伊東深水, 1898–1972) JAPAN — AUTUMN IN NIKKŌ (日光の秋 / Nikko no Aki) Japan Travel Bureau (JTB), 1952, approx. 109 × 72.5 cm

“Dial M for Murder” (ダイヤルMを廻せ！), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese First‑Release B2 Poster, 1954 Hitchcock 3‑D Suspense Classic — B2 Size (approx. 51 × 73 cm) ZA612

"Equinox Flower", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)

"Strangers on a Train", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1950`s, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)

"Peter Pan", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1955, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) C147

"A Star is Born", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, Ultra Rare, STB Tatekan Size

“Mothra” (モスラ), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese First‑Release Nakazuri B3 Train‑Hanging Poster / “Tie‑Up” Advertising, 1961 Japanese Debut of Mothra, Ultra Rare — B3 Size (approx. 36.4 × 51.5 cm) Professionally Conserved (Washi Restoration)

"Good Morning", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1959, STB Size (51x145cm) K287

"Throne of Blood", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1957, Rare, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) K90 (G x 1)

"Funny Face", Original Re-Release Japanese Poster 1966, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) L220

"Sois Belle et Tais-Toi (Be Beautiful But Shut Up)", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1960, Japanese Billboard B0 Poster, Ultra Rare (92 x 150cm)

"The Man with the Golden Arm", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1956, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)

"Sabrina", Original Re-Release Japanese Poster 1965, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)

"Limelight", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Very Rare, STB Size 20x57" (51x145cm) G232

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", Original Re-Release Japanese Poster 1958, STB Size (51x145cm) G24

"The Hidden Fortress", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, Speed Poster Size B4 – 10.1 in x 28.7 in (25.7 cm x 75.8 cm) F52

"A Place in the Sun", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1951, STB Tatekan Size (51 x 145cm) F24

"The Paradine Case", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1953 First Release, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F23

"Flight to Mars", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1952, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F21

"The Invisible Avenger" (透明人間, Tōmei ningen)", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, Press-Sheet / Speed Poster (9.5" X 20") E232

"Asahi Beer Promotional Poster", Original Ultra Rare Japanese Advertising Poster 1950`s, 775 x 500 mm

"Tokyo Story" (Tôkyô Monogatari), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Yasujirō Ozu, Ultra Rare, Speed Size (24 x 51cm) K334

"Bambi", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1957, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size

"The Outlaw", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1951, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 x 73 cm) L101

"The Mummy", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1959, ULTRA Rare, B2 Size

"Yojimbo", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1961 and "Throne Of Blood", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1957, Akira Kurosawa, Ultra Rare, Nakazuri format (B3 37 x 51 cm)

"Bambi", Original Vintage Japanese Movie Poster Re-Release 1957, Ultra Rare, B2 Size

"Them!", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) D204

"Pinocchio", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1959, B2 Size

“Notorious” (汚名／おめい), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese 1967 Release STB Tatekan Poster, STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) O593

"Double Indemnity" (深夜の告白), Original First Japanese Release Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) M157

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", Original Re-Release Japanese Poster 1958, STB Size (51x145cm) L149

"Calamity Jane", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)

"Modern Times", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F183