{"product_id":"roman-holiday-ローマの休日-original-japanese-first-revival-re-release-cinema-poster-1963-b2-size-c-51-73-cm","title":"“ROMAN HOLIDAY” (ローマの休日) — Original Japanese First Revival (Re‑release) Cinema Poster, 1963, B2 size (c. 51 × 73 cm) O853","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for William Wyler’s Roman Holiday, produced for the film’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"283\"\u003efirst Japanese revival \/ re‑release in 1963\u003c\/strong\u003e—a particularly desirable era for collectors, as it captures the moment the film shifted from contemporary hit to beloved evergreen classic on Japanese screens. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eRoman Holiday is one of the defining screen romances of classic Hollywood: a runaway princess tasting ordinary life for the first time, and the reporter who recognizes her—then finds himself torn between a scoop and something real. The story’s emotional power comes from its balance of escapist glamour and everyday tenderness, building toward a famously bittersweet finish that helped cement the film as a lifetime rewatch for audiences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eThe design is pure mid‑century elegance—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003ea “framed photograph” concept\u003c\/strong\u003e that treats the film almost like a souvenir from an impossibly beautiful trip. The ornate grey border gives the sheet a formal, commemorative feel, while the imagery delivers the film’s two worlds at a glance: at the top, Audrey Hepburn in full princess regalia (tiara, jewels, and courtly pageantry); below, the couple in crisp, casual street clothes, looking like they’ve escaped into a private, ordinary happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eThe Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e「ローマの休日」\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed in a rich, sophisticated magenta that reads like refined calligraphy rather than loud advertising, and the vertical copy on the right plays up the fairytale premise—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003ea princess “leaping into the streets”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the romance that follows. A delicate line drawing of the Duomo adds a travel‑postcard note, grounding the fantasy in a specific European atmosphere without cluttering the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eAudrey in Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eThis poster also speaks directly to Japan’s long‑standing affection for Audrey Hepburn—an image of grace, warmth, and modern femininity that has resonated for decades. The Japanese presentation here leans into that admiration: she is framed not just as a star, but as an icon—poised, luminous, and instantly unforgettable, with the design giving her the reverence of a classic portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eCinema‑used provenance and condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eA standout feature of this example is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003epaper exhibitor notice affixed at the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it unmistakably \u003cstrong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003ecinema‑used\u003c\/strong\u003e—the kind of real‑world, time‑and‑place detail collectors love. The added paper reads \u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e「15日より23日まで」\u003c\/strong\u003e (“From the 15th to the 23rd”) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e「同時上映 エデンの東」\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Double feature: \u003cem data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eEast of Eden\u003c\/em\u003e”), an evocative programming pairing that turns the poster into a genuine artifact of Japanese theatre exhibition rather than a clean, anonymous spare. The bold black band across the bottom with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e「阪急文化」\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hankyu Bunka) further reinforces its original cinema context, and it’s simply cool to have a sheet that still carries the theatre’s own presentation intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eexcellent overall\u003c\/strong\u003e—especially for a piece that was actually used in a cinema setting. There are typical fold lines and light handling wear consistent with Japanese distribution and display, but the colours remain strong, the images present beautifully, and the attached exhibitor paper is a distinctive surviving feature that adds character and authenticity. The reverse shows expected show‑through and storage\/handling evidence, consistent with genuine period use. Please inspect the photos carefully as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eover 60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3627\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56577704362362,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-02-12T185214.618.jpg?v=1770890858","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/roman-holiday-%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%83%9e%e3%81%ae%e4%bc%91%e6%97%a5-original-japanese-first-revival-re-release-cinema-poster-1963-b2-size-c-51-73-cm","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}