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“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21
“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21
“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21
“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21
“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21
“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21
“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21

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“Father of the Bride” (花嫁の父), 1968 Japanese STB Tatekan Poster (Re-Release), STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) P21

Sale price $150.00

This is an original Japanese STB tatekan (two-panel standing) poster issued in Japan for the 1968 re-release of Vincente Minnelli’s classic MGM comedy Father of the Bride (花嫁の父), starring Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy. Presented in the dramatic STB format (two B2 sheets designed to display together as a tall vertical, approx. 51 × 145 cm), it’s an exceptionally elegant and scarce piece of Japanese paper for one of Hollywood’s most beloved wedding comedies.

Notably, this Japanese issue carries 日本ヘラルド映画 (Herald) distribution credit on the sheet, underscoring its theatrical provenance.

Film background

A timeless family comedy built around a simple but universal premise: a father who adores his daughter suddenly has to “give her away”—and the emotional whiplash of love, pride, and panic (plus the chaos and cost of wedding preparations) sends everything spinning. Spencer Tracy delivers one of his most endearing performances, while Elizabeth Taylor anchors the film’s warmth and glamour—making it a quintessential mid-century studio classic.

Poster design

A superb, design-led Japanese concept that plays like a wedding “bouquet” of emotion in two acts:

  • Upper panel: an iconic, soft-focus bridal portrait of Elizabeth Taylor against a rich pink field, framed by delicate decorative borders and vertical Japanese copy—pure elegance and romance.

  • Lower panel: the title 花嫁の父 (“Father of the Bride”) in large green calligraphy, paired with a charming collage of Spencer Tracy with the wedding preparations and Taylor in her gown—classic studio storytelling distilled into a clean, highly frameable layout.

The overall effect is minimal, premium, and gallery-ready—one of the most attractive Japanese presentations for the title.

Rarity and condition

Japanese STB tatekan sets were produced in far lower quantities than standard one-sheets, and complete two-panel sets are significantly harder to find—especially for major, globally recognisable Hollywood classics like this.

Condition is Excellent / close to Near Mint with strong display impact. Please inspect the photos carefully as they show the exact poster for sale (front and back of both panels).

It is over 56 years old.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.

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