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.
“Seven Samurai” (七人の侍) — Framed pair of original Japanese first‑release flyers for Kurosawa’s 1954 epic — Piece sizes c. 25.7 × 17.7 cm (smaller sepia) & 26 × 18.4 cm (larger color) • Overall framed size c. 31 × 44 cm
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“Seven Samurai” (七人の侍) — Framed pair of original Japanese first‑release flyers for Kurosawa’s 1954 epic — Piece sizes c. 25.7 × 17.7 cm (smaller sepia) & 26 × 18.4 cm (larger color) • Overall framed size c. 31 × 44 cm
“Song of the South” (南部の唄), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster (1951) Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) — Walt Disney Productions / Daiei Co., Ltd. — Unrestored, Very Good (VG) D22A
“Song of the South” (南部の唄), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster (1951) Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) — Walt Disney Productions / Daiei Co., Ltd. — Unrestored, Very Good (VG) D22A
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (白雪姫), Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster (1958) Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51 × 73 cm) — Daiei Distribution (大映配給) — Japanese-Language Version (日本語版) — Unrestored, Very Good / Excellent (G)
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (白雪姫), Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster (1958) Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51 × 73 cm) — Daiei Distribution (大映配給) — Japanese-Language Version (日本語版) — Unrestored, Very Good / Excellent (G)
“Le Ballon Rouge” / “The Red Balloon” (赤い風船), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster (1956), Artwork by Hisamitsu Noguchi, Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) Q95
“Le Ballon Rouge” / “The Red Balloon” (赤い風船), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster (1956), Artwork by Hisamitsu Noguchi, Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) Q95
TOKYO STORY (東京物語 / Tōkyō Monogatari) – Original 1953 Japanese “Speed” Poster / Press Sheet (Shōchiku Eiga Weekly No. 213) – Yasujirō Ozu – 25 × 53 cm (G)
TOKYO STORY (東京物語 / Tōkyō Monogatari) – Original 1953 Japanese “Speed” Poster / Press Sheet (Shōchiku Eiga Weekly No. 213) – Yasujirō Ozu – 25 × 53 cm (G)
