This is an original and exceedingly rare Japanese poster printed in 1954 for the first release of Sabrina. We have never seen it for sale in Japan or the West before - we sourced this poster off market via the Union of Japanese Second Hand Book Shops interdealer auction.
This beautiful film was directed by Billy Wilder and was an adaptation of the screenplay Sabrina Fair, written by Samuel A. Taylor. The play ran on Broadway in 1953. The film stars Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and William Holden. The famous costume designer Edith Head won an Oscar for Best Costumes, but it was rumoured that most of Hepburn's outfits had been created by Hubert de Givenchy, who became a close friend of Hepburn.
(Source: Sotheby`s)
This poster is in very good condition. It has some staining and signs of use consistent with it`s age! However, we believe that this adds to its character. It is almost 70 years old!
Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale. We are happy to provide additional imagery upon request.
It is 67 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.