{"product_id":"white-christmas-ホワイト-クリスマス-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1954-b2-size-51-73-cm-t55","title":"“White Christmas” \/ 「ホワイト・クリスマス」, Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1954, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — T55","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Curtiz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 December 1954\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film combined Irving Berlin’s music with lavish production design and a major technical innovation: it was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst feature filmed in Paramount’s VistaVision process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis festive Japanese design gives unusually prominent space to that achievement, pairing the four stars in their celebrated Christmas costumes with a snowy landscape and an enormous red VistaVision logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Wallace and Phil Davis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two former Army comrades who become a successful musical double act after the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter meeting the performing sisters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetty and Judy Haynes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they travel to Vermont, where they discover that the inn hosting the sisters is owned by their former commanding officer, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Waverly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. An unseasonably snowless winter has left the business struggling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetermined to help, Bob and Phil organise a spectacular show, bringing together romance, backstage misunderstandings and a heartfelt tribute to the man who once led them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film’s music is by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrving Berlin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with numbers including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sisters,” “Snow,” “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the title song, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“White Christmas.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bing Crosby had previously introduced the latter on screen in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoliday Inn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1942.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside its enduring musical appeal, the production holds an important place in cinema history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVistaVision ran 35mm film horizontally through the camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a larger negative image intended to deliver finer detail and improved picture quality. The Japanese campaign makes this new viewing experience a central attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper section opens with a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered VistaVision panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its distinctive white lettering immediately establishing the film’s technical credentials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeside it, red Japanese promotional text announces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「近代映画科学が生んだ驚異的革命!! ビスタビジョン第一回作品登場!!」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An astonishing revolution born of modern motion-picture science!! Introducing the first VistaVision production!!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA further line promises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「最も理想的な見易い画面、完璧な鮮明度!!」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An ideal, easy-to-view picture, with perfect clarity!!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the original campaign’s promotional claims, capturing the excitement surrounding new widescreen processes during the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow, a broad winter scene shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo white horses pulling a sleigh through snow-covered woodland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Trees, fences and falling snow create a nostalgic seasonal setting, while the English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears above in yellow, white and blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four principal stars fill the lower foreground in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich red costumes trimmed with white fur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their smiling faces and theatrical poses evoke the film’s Christmas finale, with the saturated red clothing standing out beautifully against the pale snow and surrounding paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen Paramount Pictures emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at the right of the winter scene. Along the left edge, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「総天然色」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Full colour,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promotes the film’s colour presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe right-hand billing highlights the four stars, credits Berlin and Curtiz, and advertises a musical spectacle featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esixteen Irving Berlin songs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the bottom, the Japanese title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ホワイト・クリスマス」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis rendered in large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite characters with deep blue outlines and shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a small bell incorporated between the words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn English song list runs along the lowest margin, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sisters,” “Snow,” “Mandy”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“White Christmas.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This charming detail completes a design that celebrates both the film’s musical programme and its visual spectacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease and format note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 × 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from the film’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954 Japanese first-release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts prominent presentation of the first VistaVision production makes it particularly appealing to collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassic Hollywood musicals, Bing Crosby, Michael Curtiz, Christmas cinema and the history of widescreen filmmaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good+ condition, especially considering its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster was previously folded and subsequently stored flat. It has some handling creases, age toning and edge wear. There are several edge tears and small areas of chipping, particularly along the left and lower margins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal imagery remains attractive, with strong reds, clear portraits and bold blue title lettering retaining excellent display impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have taken the condition into account when pricing. Once framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: T55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the detailed images and reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical poster from the film’s 1954 first-release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 70 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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":57365107114362,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-08T084936.966.jpg?v=1791416991","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/white-christmas-%e3%83%9b%e3%83%af%e3%82%a4%e3%83%88-%e3%82%af%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b9%e3%83%9e%e3%82%b9-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1954-b2-size-51-73-cm-t55","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}