Lot # 96 - 'Journey to the Beginning of Time' Movie Poster

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
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Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 8:35:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

Ashlie

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Description :

The poster for Journey to the Beginning of Timeis a vivid and imaginative tribute to mid-century educational adventure cinema, designed to spark wonder and curiosity in young audiences.

 About the Film

  • Title:Journey to the Beginning of Time

  • Original Release:1955 (Czechoslovakia)

  • U.S. Release:1966 (English-dubbed version)

  • Directed by:Karel Zeman

  • Produced by (U.S. version):William Cayton

  • Distributed by:New Trend Associates, Inc.

  • Genre:Adventure / Fantasy / Educational

  • Format:Full Color

Poster Highlights

  • Illustrations:A dazzling array of prehistoric creatures—mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, brontosaurs, pterosaurs, and more—surround four boys on a raft, torches in hand, gazing in awe.

  • Taglines:

    • “FOUR BOYS LIVING THE EXCITEMENT EVERY BOY DREAMS ABOUT!...”

    • “Suddenly you are plunged into an age when gigantic monsters roamed the earth... when flying lizards ruled the skies... when man discovered fire...”

  • Design Style:Richly colored and action-packed, evoking both scientific fascination and youthful adventure.

 Themes & Tone

  • The film follows four boys traveling through time via a magical river, encountering creatures from different prehistoric eras.

  • It blends educational contentwith fantasy storytelling, offering a visual journey through Earth’s ancient past.

 Legacy

  • Directed by Czech visionary Karel Zeman, the film is celebrated for its pioneering use of live action and stop-motion animation.

  • The poster is a nostalgic gem for collectors of vintage educational cinema and dinosaur-themed memorabilia.


Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Ashlie

Date Bid User
26-Dec-2025 4:55:10 PM $6.00 Ashlie
26-Dec-2025 4:39:13 PM $5.00 IceBerg

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