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An exceptional and highly collectible original bilingual Belgian movie poster from the first 1963 theatrical release of Alfred Hitchcock’s terrifying …
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An exceptional and highly collectible original bilingual Belgian movie poster from the first 1963 theatrical release of Alfred Hitchcock’s terrifying psychological masterpiece, The Birds. Starring Tippi Hedren in her iconic screen debut alongside Rod Taylor, this legendary suspense-thriller remains one of the most influential and enduring horror films in cinematic history.
This brilliantly composed poster features striking, high-contrast artwork of a panicked Hedren under siege by a flock of descending crows, rendered in stark silhouette and vivid color. Highly distinct from the standard US or UK campaign releases, this Belgian variant features a classic portrait of the "Master of Suspense" himself, accompanied by an endorsement quote printed in both French and Dutch: "Je crois que c'est le film le plus impressionnant que j'aie jamais réalisé" / "Ik geloof dat dit de meest indrukwekkende film is dat ik ooit gemaakt heb." True first-release 1963 printings of this poster are scarce and widely celebrated by design enthusiasts for their crisp mid-century typography and dual-language titles (Les Oiseaux and De Vogels). Featuring the classic unprinted white top header designed for regional theatre showtimes, this authentic piece is an absolute centerpiece for any serious Hitchcock or vintage poster collection.
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- Dimensions
- 14.17ʺW × 0.01ʺD × 21.26ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Pop Culture
- Animals
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Excellent. This authentic 1963 vintage poster is in remarkable original condition. The colors remain bold, and the paper is crisp … moreExcellent. This authentic 1963 vintage poster is in remarkable original condition. The colors remain bold, and the paper is crisp and clean with only minimal age-appropriate edge wear. It features the standard, light horizontal fold line common to authentic European theatrical promotional materials from the 1960s. Completely unrestored and preserved in its original state, it will be securely packaged and shipped flat or loosely rolled in a heavy-duty tube. less
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