Original Movie Posters by Robert McGinnis

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Original Movie Posters by Robert McGinnis

Original theatrical posters featuring the work of an artist whose glamour, wit and polished figuration gave 1960s and 1970s cinema advertising its own unmistakable cool.

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Collection introduction

Robert McGinnis gave movie posters a rare combination of elegance, allure and effortless cool. In campaigns for Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Barbarella, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Live and Let Die, The Odd Couple and Cotton Comes to Harlem, his artwork sold films through style as much as story, using poised figures, fashion-conscious detail and a sharp sense of cinematic fantasy to create images of lasting appeal.

For collectors, posters by Robert McGinnis offer a particularly attractive blend of major title recognition and instantly identifiable artistic style. They are especially rewarding for those drawn to Bond, mid-century glamour and original posters where sophistication, character and visual poise matter every bit as much as action or scale.

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Collection Notes

Collecting Robert McGinnis posters

Robert McGinnis is especially rewarding to collect because his posters crystallise a particular form of cinematic sophistication. His work does not depend on noise, scale or overt aggression; it persuades through line, pose, elegance and the controlled charge of glamour. That gives the collection a very distinctive atmosphere, rooted in wit, style and adult confidence.

There is also strong cultural appeal in the way McGinnis’s imagery captures the look and self-presentation of the 1960s and 1970s. His posters are tied to films, but they also speak to fashion, aspiration and the broader visual language of that era. For collectors drawn to Bond, mid-century cool and original posters where allure is handled with intelligence and control, McGinnis remains one of the most distinctive names to pursue.

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What to know before you buy

Practical notes on originality, condition, sizes, framing and delivery to help you choose with confidence.

Original cinema posters

Every poster we sell is an original theatrical cinema poster, produced for cinema use rather than as a later reproduction. It is one of the most important distinctions when choosing an authentic piece of cinema artwork.

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Original movie posters vs reproductions

An original movie poster was produced as part of a film’s theatrical advertising campaign. It is different from a later decorative print or reproduction.
At Art of the Movies, we specialise in original cinema posters, lobby cards and movie stills, carefully checked, clearly described and guaranteed original.

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Condition and age

Condition varies naturally with age, use and format. We describe each piece carefully so you can judge its appeal both as film memorabilia and as an object for display.

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Poster sizes and formats

Collections may include one sheets, quads, lobby cards, stills and other formats. Measurements, scale and format are always worth checking before purchase or framing.

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Framing and display

Many customers choose professional framing or light box display depending on the format, room and style of presentation.

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Packaging and delivery

Orders are packed with care and sent with the same attention we bring to sourcing and describing the posters themselves, helping them arrive ready for collection or display.

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From the Journal

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Articles connected with the films, artists and poster history behind this collection.

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The Artists - The Movie Posters of Robert McGinnis

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The Incredibles - The Lost Movie Poster

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The Artists - Remembering Robert McGinnis

Last month we were sad to learn of the passing of movie poster legend Robert E. McGinnis.  In...
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