WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

2011 ORIGINAL U.S. THEATRICAL MOVIE POSTER – VERSION B – ROLLED

Film: Water for Elephants
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Hal Holbrook
Director: Francis Lawrence
Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures / 20th Century Fox
Poster Style: Version B / Style B
Tagline: “Life Is the Most Spectacular Show on Earth”

The official poster campaign was designed by The Refinery, and this artwork is part of the documented 2011 theatrical campaign.

ITEM DETAILS

Poster Release Year: 2011
Movie Release Date: April 22, 2011
Movie Release Year: 2011
Type: Original U.S. Theatrical One-Sheet
Version: Version B
Material: Theatrical poster paper
Format: One-Sheet
Storage: Rolled – Not Folded
Size: Approximately 27" × 40"
Country: United States
Genre: Drama / Romance
Rating: PG-13
Printed: Printed in U.S.A.

The film was released theatrically April 22, 2011 and stars Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski, Witherspoon as Marlena, and Waltz as August.

Authenticity

Your poster has several strong indicators consistent with an authentic theatrical one-sheet:

• “VERSION B” printed in the lower-left border
• Fox 2000 Pictures theatrical billing
• 20th Century Fox logo and copyright information
• Printed in U.S.A.
• Full MPAA PG-13 box
• Correct April 22 theatrical release date
• Studio promotional-property language along the bottom
• Correct one-sheet proportions
• Artwork matching documented original Version B examples

A specialist poster dealer specifically identifies the Water for Elephants B U.S. one-sheet as an original 2011 cinema-release poster, normally 27" × 40" for this period, and double-sided.

The only item I would still verify physically is the reverse. If the back has the familiar lighter, reversed image, then yours is DS — Double-Sided, which is what I expect. If the reverse is blank, we would list it SS.

Condition

From these photographs, I would grade this approximately Very Fine to Near Mint Minus.

The image area is especially clean. I see very minor handling/edge evidence but no meaningful tears, paper loss, folding, or heavy creasing. The colors are exceptionally strong, particularly the gold title lettering, skin tones, circus lighting and dark train area.

I would use:

Very Fine to Near Mint Minus condition. Rolled and never folded, with strong color and a clean image area. Minor handling and edge wear may be present from theatrical storage. No significant tears, paper loss or major creasing observed. Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the actual poster being offered.

Customer-Facing Description

Original 2011 U.S. theatrical Version B one-sheet poster for Water for Elephants, starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz.

This dramatic theatrical artwork places Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon at the center of the circus romance, with Rosie the elephant on the left and Christoph Waltz positioned alongside the circus train. Across the top appears the memorable campaign tagline, “Life Is the Most Spectacular Show on Earth.”

Directed by Francis Lawrence and adapted from Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, Water for Elephants follows veterinary student Jacob Jankowski after he joins a traveling circus and becomes entangled in the lives of performer Marlena and her volatile husband August.

This example is identified directly on the poster as VERSION B and retains its original theatrical Fox 2000 / 20th Century Fox billing block, PG-13 rating box, April 22 release date, studio markings and Printed in U.S.A. identification.

A particularly attractive piece for collectors of Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, circus-themed cinema, romantic dramas and original 2010s theatrical advertising.

Rolled, not folded.

SHIPPING

Poster will be carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective mailing tube.

Package Weight: 2 lbs