{"product_id":"wait-until-dark-australian-daybill","title":"Wait Until Dark, Australian Daybill","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original Australian daybill for Wait Until Dark captures the essence of psychological terror through one of the most memorable poster designs of the late 1960s. The striking central image of dark sunglasses reflecting a woman's screaming face serves as a powerful visual metaphor for the film's premise: a blind woman terrorized in darkness by ruthless criminals. The high-contrast black background with vivid green typography creates immediate visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudrey Hepburn delivered one of her finest performances in this role, earning her fifth Academy Award nomination. The film, adapted from Frederick Knott's Broadway hit (the playwright also wrote Dial M for Murder), became legendary for its climactic sequence performed in near-total darkness. Theaters were instructed to dim house lights during the final eight minutes to heighten the terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by Robert Burton in Sydney for the Australian theatrical release, this daybill format (13\" x 30\") represents an increasingly scarce piece of international film advertising. The sophisticated design and enduring appeal of both the film and its star make this a standout piece for collectors of Hollywood thriller posters and Audrey Hepburn memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.0\" x 13.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines present. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45376804225139,"sku":"P8624","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_67451e48-4054-4c3f-89ea-6bc3fdc478a6.jpg?v=1787183332","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/wait-until-dark-australian-daybill","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}