{"product_id":"tom-and-jerry-トム-アンド-ジェリィ-rare-original-japanese-theatrical-poster-c-1950s-speed-poster-size-c-25-7-72-8-cm","title":"“Tom and Jerry” (トム アンド ジェリィ), Rare Original Japanese Theatrical Poster, c. 1950s, Speed Poster Size (c. 25.7 × 72.8 cm) G177","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese speed poster printed in 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom and Jerry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e animated shorts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Combining a vivid yellow background, oversized Japanese lettering and character illustrations, this is a particularly engaging example of vintage animation advertising. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in the tall, narrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately half the width of a standard B2 sheet, the design promotes the series without naming an individual short.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn very good overall condition - especially considering its age!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith pronounced age toning, scattered spotting, creasing and small tears. The small tears have been repaired on the verso with archival tape and are visible on the reverse photo. Despite this wear, the yellow background and multicoloured lettering retain strong visual impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Hanna and Joseph Barbera in 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom and Jerry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built its enduring appeal around the rivalry between an increasingly frustrated cat and an resourceful mouse. Elaborate visual gags, expressive animation and precisely timed musical accompaniment made their encounters memorable with very little dialogue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven Academy Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e established a reputation that became a prominent selling point in its advertising. Here, the Japanese promotional text places that prestige alongside the attraction of Technicolor, presenting the cartoons as colourful cinema entertainment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerry appears along the left side, balanced by a white female cat at the upper right and a black cat wearing a pink bow tie below. Ornamental grey scrollwork frames the upper and left edges, while large pink, green, turquoise and dark blue characters descend through the yellow field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal Japanese headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「メトロの極彩色マンガ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Metro’s cartoons in vivid colour.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the right edge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「アカデミー賞獲得の漫画映画の王者」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Academy Award-winning king of cartoon films.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe English wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Cartoon — Color by Technicolor — Tom and Jerry”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reinforces the emphasis on colour presentation. A sweeping red arrow directs attention towards a large, unfilled panel, apparently reserved for a short-film title, programme information or local exhibition details. Its blank state preserves an unusual view of the poster before those particulars were added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were slim vertical theatrical advertisements designed for quick, high-visibility display in cinema approaches, narrow wall spaces, street-front frames, and other compact promotional areas. Their elongated format made them especially effective for bold character artwork and large typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they were short-term display items, speed posters were often folded, pinned, handled, or discarded after use. Surviving examples for classic animation titles are increasingly difficult to find, particularly with such strong colour and display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review the photos; they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical speed poster from 1950s\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 65 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57520696000890,"sku":null,"price":238.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Wallshelfwithornaments2026-11-05-05-43.jpg?v=1793825016","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/tom-and-jerry-%e3%83%88%e3%83%a0-%e3%82%a2%e3%83%b3%e3%83%89-%e3%82%b8%e3%82%a7%e3%83%aa%e3%82%a3-rare-original-japanese-theatrical-poster-c-1950s-speed-poster-size-c-25-7-72-8-cm","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}