ORIGINAL VINTAGE MOVIE POSTERS @ FILM/ART GALLERY

A vintage movie poster is a work of art shaped by the visual culture of its time. From bold midcentury graphics to contemporary designs, movie posters offer a remarkable range of artistic styles while capturing the films, eras, and memories that make cinema personal. As wall art, a movie poster brings that history into your space, creating a distinctive focal point and a natural conversation starter.

For collectors, vintage movie posters by renowned designers are highly sought-after due to their artistic value and increasing rarity. Designer Saul Bass is known for “Vertigo” (1958) and “The Man With The Golden Arm” (1955). Drew Struzan is the designer behind many Star Wars movie posters, including The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Indiana Jones Posters.

Beyond their artistic appeal, vintage movie posters have become highly sought-after collectibles. Original posters are finite pieces of film history, and examples associated with significant films, artists, stars, and eras can become increasingly difficult to find. Rarity, condition, provenance, and cultural significance can all contribute to a poster’s desirability and value, giving collectors the opportunity to invest in wall art they also have a personal connection to.

Posters for films such as “Rear Window” (1954) and “Blow Up” (1966) have become collectible pieces of cinematic history in their own right. Whether you are an established collector or buying your first vintage movie poster, collecting offers a way to own original art with historical significance, investment potential, and a lasting connection to the films that matter to you.

Original movie posters were printed in many sizes for different spots in and around the theater. Knowing the formats helps you search our collection and plan for framing:

• One sheet (27x41): the standard US theatrical poster and the most popular format with collectors.
• Half sheet (22x28) and insert (14x36): smaller US formats printed on heavier stock for lobby displays.
• Three sheet (41x81) and six sheet (81x81): large multi-panel posters made for outdoor billboards and theater fronts.
• Window cards (14x22) and lobby cards (11x14): small-format pieces, often sold in sets showing scenes from the film.
• International formats: British quad posters (30x40) and double crown posters (20x30), French grande, moyenne and petite posters, Italian locandina, Australian daybill posters, Swedish stolpe posters, German, Japanese and Polish posters.

Browse vintage movie posters from every era of film history: silent films of the 1910s and 1920s, the golden age of Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s, film noir, 1950s classic movie posters, the bold graphics of the 1960s and 1970s, the blockbusters of the eighties, and the iconic films of the 1990s and 2000s. Our collection also includes foreign films and animated films, with original posters from more than a century of cinema.

Many older posters were folded for shipping to theaters. Linen backing is a conservation technique that mounts a poster on acid-free paper and canvas, flattening fold lines and protecting the paper for display. You’ll find linen-backed movie posters throughout our inventory. Shopping for a film lover? Film/Art Gallery gift cards let them choose their own classic movie posters and prints.

Where can I buy original movie posters?

Film/Art Gallery has sold original vintage movie posters since 2003, from our showroom in Hollywood and online. Our collection includes well over 10,000 authentic posters from around the world, spanning silent films to modern classics, along with items from our exclusive partnership with the Saul Bass Estate.

Are your movie posters original?

Yes. Every poster we sell is 100% guaranteed original. We don’t deal in reproductions or reprints of any kind, and your Film/Art Gallery invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity.

How can you tell an original movie poster from a reproduction?

Size, paper stock and print quality are the main indicators. Most vintage posters were never reproduced at high quality, so authentication is usually straightforward. A few titles, Star Wars being the most common, have convincing reproductions, and spotting them takes a close look at small details. Our decades of experience handling vintage posters keep fakes out of our inventory.

Are vintage movie posters worth money?

They can be. Original posters are finite pieces of film history, and rarity, condition, provenance and the significance of the film, artist or era all affect value. Posters by sought-after designers such as Saul Bass and Drew Struzan, and those for landmark films, are especially collectible.

What size is a standard movie poster?

The standard US theatrical poster is the one sheet, about 27x41 inches for most vintage releases. Other common formats include the half sheet (22x28), insert (14x36), three sheet (41x81) and international sizes like the British quad (30x40). See our poster size guide for every format.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we deliver to most countries. Standard shipping within the continental US is free, with a few exceptions for very large, heavy or framed items, and orders ship within three days of payment. International orders are declared at their purchase value (minimum $300), and buyers pay any import duties or taxes.

Can I see a poster in person before buying?

Yes. If you’re in Los Angeles, you can make an appointment to visit our Hollywood showroom. Just email or call us to set up a time.