{"product_id":"all-about-eve-イヴの総て-ultra-rare-original-japanese-b2-first-release-poster-1951-first-japanese-release-16-september-1951-approx-20-3-28-7-in-51-5-72-8-cm-p259-copy","title":"“All About Eve” (イヴの総て), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1951, Ultra Rare, STB Tatekan Size T281","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal 1951 Japanese first-release STB tatekan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll About Eve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s celebrated drama of ambition, celebrity, and betrayal. Starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBette Davis and Anne Baxter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this landmark Hollywood production received six Academy Awards and remains one of the great achievements of American cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in the exceptionally scarce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etall, two-sheet STB \/ tatekan format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this poster combines monumental Japanese lettering, elegant photographic portraits, and a striking palette of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep purple and saturated green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its unusually substantial paper stock adds further character. In our opinion, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone of the most interesting and visually distinctive designs produced for the film anywhere in the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-painted theatre name at the foot of the poster adds a particularly evocative connection to its exhibition history. Together with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPEA emblem, Central distribution credit, and original 20th Century-Fox branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it makes this a fascinating surviving piece of early post-war Japanese cinema advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate \u0026amp; Japanese Theatrical Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll About Eve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was released in the United States in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and received its first Japanese theatrical release on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 September 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral — セントラル\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster belongs to that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when the film arrived following its extraordinary success at the Academy Awards earlier that year. The prominent Japanese advertising copy celebrates its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix Oscar wins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presenting the production as a major artistic achievement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts first Japanese release took place during the final phase of the Allied occupation. The distribution markings therefore belong to a distinctive period in the history of Hollywood films reaching Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Film, Its Reception \u0026amp; Its Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten and directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoseph L. Mankiewicz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarryl F. Zanuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll About Eve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developed from Mary Orr’s short story \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wisdom of Eve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its setting is Broadway, where professional admiration, friendship, and theatrical ambition become dangerously difficult to separate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBette Davis plays Margo Channing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an established stage star who welcomes the apparently modest and devoted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEve Harrington, played by Anne Baxter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, into her life. Eve’s helpfulness gradually reveals a calculated determination to secure a place on the stage—and to use Margo’s closest relationships to advance her career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remarkable supporting cast includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe, and Thelma Ritter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarilyn Monroe in an early supporting appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sanders’s urbane, merciless theatre critic Addison DeWitt provides a particularly memorable counterpart to the rivalry between Margo and Eve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film received a then-record \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efourteen Academy Award nominations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and won \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix Oscars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Picture, Directing, Screenplay, and Supporting Actor for George Sanders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside awards for black-and-white costume design and sound recording.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavis’s performance revitalised her career and became one of her defining roles. Beneath Margo’s wit and theatrical confidence lies an unusually perceptive portrait of insecurity, ageing, and the fear of being replaced. That emotional depth gives the film an enduring power beyond its famously sharp dialogue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States National Film Registry in 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll About Eve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains a touchstone for films about performance, ambition, and the ruthless pursuit of recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonumental Japanese title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The enormous lettering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eイヴの総て\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e descends through a deep purple panel occupying much of the right-hand side. Pale characters alternate with green accents, transforming the title into the dominant architectural element of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree leading women:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-length photographic images of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBette Davis, Anne Baxter, and Celeste Holm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stand across the lower section. Their elegant evening clothes and contrasting expressions bring the film’s sophisticated theatrical world into the foreground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winding green arrow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A broad green ribbon curves down the left-hand side, passing three male portraits before pointing towards the women below. It gives movement to the otherwise disciplined vertical arrangement and suggests the interconnected relationships surrounding the central drama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant English lettering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The italic, lowercase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“all about eve”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretches across the top in green, overlapping the purple title field. Its lightness offers an effective balance to the immense Japanese lettering beneath it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcademy Award prestige:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The vertical Japanese copy at upper left prominently announces the film’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix Academy Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is an integral part of the original release pitch: artistic distinction and international acclaim are presented alongside the appeal of the stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich colour and substantial paper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The restricted combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple, green, black, and the warm paper ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the poster remarkable coherence. The unusually thicker stock adds a distinctive physical quality, while the saturated inks retain considerable depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a sophisticated piece of Japanese graphic design that interprets the film through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escale, typography, portraiture, and visual relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPEA, Central, and the Early Post-War Japanese Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circular emblem at lower right reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOTION PICTURE EXPORT ASSOCIATION Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, incorporating the initials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Established in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to promote American films overseas, the organisation belongs directly to the post-war expansion of Hollywood’s international distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeside it appears the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20th Century-Fox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emblem. The accompanying Japanese text reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「セントラル（CMPE）提供」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Presented by Central (CMPE).”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「二十世紀フォックス作品」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A Twentieth Century-Fox production.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCMPE — Central Motion Picture Exchange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the organisation through which American studio films were collectively distributed in occupation-era Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese markings give the poster historical interest beyond the film itself, preserving the identity of the distribution system through which Japanese audiences encountered Hollywood productions in the early post-war years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Painted Theatre Name \u0026amp; Exhibition History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panel at the bottom carries the hand-painted inscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「東洋劇場」 — “Tōyō Theatre.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expressive brush lettering is a particularly appealing feature of this example. Added for local exhibition, it connects the printed campaign artwork with the practical work of preparing a cinema display. The inscription identifies the theatre name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a poster now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this individual human contribution has considerable charm: someone handled this very sheet and painted the name of the theatre where it was intended to be shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten verso notation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「二枚一組」 — “two sheets, one set”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds another intriguing detail, recording the paired construction of the poster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout STB \/ Tatekan Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTB \/ tatekan posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were elongated advertisements intended for prominent cinema display, commonly produced in two sections arranged vertically. Their height allowed bold titles and star imagery to command attention around theatre entrances and display boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were working advertising materials, subject to folding, mounting, handling, and disposal after exhibition. Preserving both sections of such a large poster presented particular challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly 1950s first-release title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the format has exceptional collector appeal. This example brings together an ultra-rare Japanese format, an acclaimed Best Picture winner, distinctive artwork, and a surviving theatre inscription in one remarkable display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall condition: Excellent for its age, with visible signs of use and handling consistent with an original 1951 theatrical poster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolds and storage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster was previously folded and has subsequently been stored flat. Original fold lines remain visible, with some associated creasing and localised rubbing or pigment wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStabilised tears:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minor tears along the fold near the top edge have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estabilised using archival tape on the verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges and paper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There is minor edge and corner wear, including small nicks and tears, together with scattered small pinholes or punctures. The pale areas show age toning and some spotting, particularly around the margins. These details should be assessed in the supplied close-up photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour and presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep purple and green inks remain rich and saturated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the poster exceptional visual presence. The substantial paper stock, powerful title treatment, and photographic figures retain their distinctive character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The reverse shows age-related toning, fold impressions, image show-through, and handwritten annotations, together with the archival tape repairs described above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully surviving example with considerable display impact and the visible character of a poster that was made for theatrical use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all supplied photographs carefully—front, reverse, and details—as they show the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact poster offered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese first-release STB tatekan poster from 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57479049642362,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-standing-in-front-of-gallery-wall_53.jpg?v=1793178938","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/all-about-eve-%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b4%e3%81%ae%e7%b7%8f%e3%81%a6-ultra-rare-original-japanese-b2-first-release-poster-1951-first-japanese-release-16-september-1951-approx-20-3-28-7-in-51-5-72-8-cm-p259-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}