THE QUEEN

Original Double-Sided Rolled Movie Poster

Film: The Queen
Starring: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Alex Jennings, Sylvia Syms
Director: Stephen Frears
Studio / Distributor: Miramax Films / Pathé / Granada

ITEM DETAILS

Poster Release Year: 2006
Movie Release Date: September 30, 2006 – U.S. Limited Release
Movie Release Year: 2006
Type: Original U.S. Theatrical One-Sheet Movie Poster
Style / Version: Helen Mirren Portrait – “Tradition Prepared Her. Change Will Define Her.” Style
Printing: Double-Sided (DS)
Material: Professional theatrical poster stock
Format: Rolled Poster
Size: Approximately 27" x 40"
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Biography / Drama / History

This is an authentic original 2006 theatrical one-sheet poster for Stephen Frears' acclaimed historical drama The Queen, featuring an extraordinary close-up portrait of Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II.

The minimalist portrait design is accompanied by the memorable tagline:

“Tradition Prepared Her. Change Will Define Her.”

This exact poster artwork is documented as one of the original 2006 theatrical designs for the film, with design credit to BLT Communications, LLC. Original U.S. examples of this theatrical one-sheet are documented as 27" x 40", unfolded, rolled and double-sided.

The film dramatizes the political and public aftermath of the death of Princess Diana, focusing on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and newly elected Prime Minister Tony Blair, portrayed by Michael Sheen.

Helen Mirren's performance became one of the defining roles of her career, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 79th Academy Awards.

This is an original studio-issued theatrical movie poster — not a reproduction, reprint, or decorative print.

CHARACTER & HISTORICAL SUBJECT

Queen Elizabeth II – Helen Mirren
Tony Blair – Michael Sheen
Prince Philip – James Cromwell
Prince Charles – Alex Jennings
Princess Diana Historical Context
British Royal Family
British Monarchy

GENRE

Biography • Historical Drama • British History • Royal Family • Political Drama • Based on Real Events

CONDITION

Very Good Vintage Condition

Based specifically on the photographs provided, this poster presents very nicely overall, particularly through the central portrait and title artwork.

Visible characteristics include:

• Strong image quality and excellent portrait presentation
• Clean central image area
• No traditional fold lines
• Rolled theatrical format
• No visible pinholes
• No obvious major tears visible in the supplied photographs
• Light handling and edge wear
• Some waviness / curling along the outer edges
• Minor edge creasing and handling, particularly along the right side
• Light waviness along the lower edge
• Minor age-appropriate surface and perimeter wear

The condition issues are primarily concentrated around the outer edges rather than the main Helen Mirren portrait or title artwork, so the poster remains an attractive display piece.

I would grade this copy approximately Very Good, rather than Excellent/Near Mint, because of the visible edge waviness and handling.

The silver pieces visible in the photographs are magnets used only to hold the poster flat for photography and do not puncture the poster.

eBay Condition Recommendation: PRE-OWNED / USED

For this particular copy, I would use Used / Pre-Owned on eBay and then make the detailed condition description work in our favor.

SHIPPING

This original rolled theatrical poster will be carefully protected and shipped rolled in a sturdy poster tube.

It will not be folded for shipment.