“Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing” (慕情), Original Japanese Re-release Movie Poster 1973, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA136

This is an original Japanese B2 poster issued in Japan for the 1973 theatrical re-release of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955), the lavish Fox romantic drama directed by Henry King and starring William Holden and Jennifer Jones. Set against the hills and harbour of Hong Kong in the early 1950s, the film became one of the defining prestige romances of its era—famous for its sweeping melodrama, its iconic title song, and its bittersweet, cross-cultural love story. A classic of mid-century Hollywood romantic cinema, and a highly desirable title for collectors of elegant Japanese re-release designs.

Poster design

A beautifully composed, softly romantic Japanese one-sheet built around a large central kiss image—Holden and Jones rendered in warm, creamy tones, framed by the huge brush-style Japanese title 「慕情」 in deep blue calligraphy across the top. The design layers in period atmosphere with a painted Hong Kong harbour panorama—traditional sailboats, skyline, and mountains—while small inset scenes (including an intimate embrace and supporting character vignettes) add narrative richness without cluttering the layout. The lower portion features a second romantic pose that echoes the film’s “doomed but beautiful” mood, and Japanese copy highlights the tearful, unforgettable love story. 

Condition

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 52 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint. Certificate of Authenticity included.