This is an original ultra rare Japanese poster printed in 1954 for the first release of Dial M for Murder directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. This poster has been conservation linen-backed and is in a mint condition.
Hitchcock directs Grace Kelly in one of his best films ever, and this poster has one of the most memorable images in cinema history. A luminous Grace Kelly is the object of Ray Milland's scorn, set up for a murder she didn't commit. Kelly had appeared in numerous television programs and supporting roles in a couple of movies, but it wasn't until she was "discovered" by Alfred Hitchcock that she became a major star. Of the three films she made for the Master of Suspense, this was considered her best role-- that of a wealthy wife of a retired tennis pro. When the husband finds out his wife has had an affair, he plots to have her murdered. Hitchcock knew the part called for a woman who could radiate charm, elegance and sophistication and Grace Kelly embodied all of these attributes like no other.
(Source: ATM)
This Japanese poster is extremely rare, we are very proud to have this for the first time.
It is one of the ultimate posters for fans and collectors or Alfred Hitchcock. We believe it has only sold a couple of times in the West before - do not miss out on this opportunity.
We sent this poster from Tokyo all the way to California to our linen-backers and they have done an best-in-class job. It is conservation linen-backed it to ensure it will survive for future generations.
It is 67 years old!
Size (cm) 72.5x51
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.