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Original Movie Posters by Tom Chantrell

Original theatrical posters featuring the work of a British poster artist whose vivid, dramatic style helped shape the look of post-war cinema advertising.

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Collection introduction

Tom Chantrell brought bold colour, dramatic scale and instant impact to some of the most memorable film campaigns of the post-war period. From Star Wars, One Million Years B.C., Carry On Cleo and The Sound of Music to Where Eagles Dare and numerous Hammer horror titles, his artwork was designed to seize attention at a glance, using commanding figures and vivid compositions to make a film feel urgent, exciting and larger than life.

For collectors, posters by Tom Chantrell offer a particularly rewarding combination of major title recognition and a style unmistakably rooted in the golden age of painted film advertising. They are especially appealing to those drawn to British cinema history, Hammer horror, classic adventure and original posters with real energy, drama and visual punch.

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Tom Chantrell is especially rewarding to collect because his posters embody the energy of British film promotion at its most vivid. They were made to arrest the passer-by, to compete in busy public spaces and to communicate excitement at speed, and that imperative gives the work a kind of thrilling directness. A Chantrell poster rarely feels tentative; it arrives with colour, movement and immediate impact.

There is also a strong sense of period character in the collection. Chantrell’s work belongs to a world in which painted quads and large-format cinema advertising still carried enormous public presence, and that history remains visible in the material itself. For collectors drawn to British poster culture, Hammer, adventure and original artwork with bold showmanship, Tom Chantrell remains one of the essential artists to explore.

Original cinema posters

Every poster we sell is an original theatrical cinema poster, produced for cinema use rather than later reproduction. This remains one of the most important distinctions for collectors.

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 and clearly described for collectors.

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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.

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.

Framing and display

Many collectors choose professional framing or light box display depending on the format. Where suitable, display options can help turn a poster into a more immediate interior piece.

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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Original Movie Posters by Tom Chantrell

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Star Wars - 1977

Star Wars - 1977

Collecting Tom Chantrell posters