“Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing” (慕情), Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster 1965 (film 1955), B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) P172

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1965 for the Japanese re-release of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (慕情), the classic romantic drama directed by Henry King and starring William Holden and Jennifer Jones. Set in Hong Kong, it remains one of the defining mid-century Hollywood love stories—famous for its lush CinemaScope photography and enduring theme song.

Film background
Originally released in 1955, the film tells the story of an American journalist who falls in love with a Eurasian doctor in Hong Kong—an intense romance shaped by cultural barriers, social prejudice, and the shifting politics of the era. The film became a major international hit and cemented its place in classic Hollywood romance cinema, with the title song becoming one of the best-known melodies of the period.

Poster design
A beautifully composed Japanese design built around an intimate close-up kiss between Holden and Jones, with the Hong Kong harbour skyline unfolding beneath them—junk boats, waterfront buildings, and a sense of place that anchors the story’s setting. The bold red kanji title 慕情 dominates the centre with dramatic elegance, while “CinemaScope” and “総天然色” (full colour) emphasise the film’s lush visual appeal. A superb, highly displayable B2—pure mid-century romance marketing with Japanese typographic power.

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

It is over 60 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.