Update March 23, 2026, Note: At the request of a buyer, I have replaced that last 4 photos on this listing with more photos of MOTHRA original to try and show that the top half of the poster is really RED, not orange/red.  But since I am not a tech guy, trying to get my Nikon Macro camera to take photos of the poster's true colors seems to elude me.  I tried a number of settings, but as you can see the added 4 photos are not much redder than the original photos.  But I guarantee that the original MOTRA One Sheet that I am looking at is RED.  BUT you can be the judge of that.  I do not think that this poster has any loss of brilliance of color.   This was an early listing, so it does not have the max 24 photos as I do now for my poster listings, as eBay only started to allow 24 photos in the past year or two.   Thanks for your patience and understanding. Bruce

This is the original (1sh) 1962 movie poster MOTHRA.  It was used to promote the film in theatres when it was released by Columbia in 1962.   It is not a reprint nor a reproduction.  The movie stars Frankie Sakai, Kyouko Kagawa, Hiroshi Koizumi, Ken Uehara, Jerry Itou, and Emi and Yum Ito (the two girls ).  The movie was directed by Ishiro Honda. 

This poster has been restored and is linen backed.  It is Rolled, and measures 27" x 41.   With linen, the poster measures 28.25" x 42.50".   Prior to restoration and linen backing, the poster had been Folded.  Almost all original movie posters pre 1985 are Folded.  This is not considered a flaw or defect.

This restored movie poster is graded C8.5, or Very Fine to Near Mint.   Original movie posters are graded, from the top down, as C10 (Mint), C9 (Near Mint), C8 (Very Fine), C7 (Very Good to Very Fine), C6 (Very Good), C5 (Good to Very Good), etc.  It is difficult to find any C10 (Mint) original movie posers pre 1985.  Prior to restoration this poster was graded a C8 Very Fine.  The restoration corrected very minor toning and light speckles in the right border Toning is the darkening or aging of the poster paper over time, from exposure to humidity and pollutants in everyday air.  It is acidic and can be reversed through restoration. Restoration was very successful in returning MOTHRA to its beautiful original condition.  This original displays vivid and fiery reds with deep yellows and blacks which our photos cannot do justice to. 

This original movie poster MOTHRA has excellent investment value.  This original movie poster now display as pristine after restoration, and the linen backing will help ensure its longevity.   And of course, any original movie poster whose main character (MOTHRA) can call GODZILLA both a friend and a foe will be very popular with both fans and collectors alike. 

We normally ship using USPS Priority Mail, which arrives in 1 to 3 business days.  Both Domestic and International buyers can go to the "See Details" link across from Shipping information to determine shipping cost, method, and delivery days.  USPS Media Mail cannot be used. per USPS regulations for movie posters. 

If you have any questions, please contact me.  I have been collecting original movie posters for over 30 years, and therefore know and understand what a buyer expects and deserves. The representations for this movie poster are honest, complete, and accurate.  The photos you see are of the exact item you will be purchasing.  We do not use "stock" photos.   You have a 100% money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied.  No problem, no hassle. 

If you have any other interests in original movie posters, please take a look at my other listings.  And I continue to add listings as I can.