A Sign is a Fine Investment

1983

Documentary

Judith Williamson
46m
January 1, 1983 · United Kingdom

Overview

Documentary on advertising. Investigates the way work has disappeared from advertising images, and traces the phenomenon through archive advertising films from 1897 to 1960. Places advertising in the context of historical events and everyday life, archive material being juxtaposed with contemporary images.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1983
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Arts Council of Great Britain
Cast: Sam Smith,Terry Hardy,Nicholas Robinson,Sara Scodbo,Fiona Trierr,Maryanne Gordon
Director: Judith Williamson
Writer: Judith Williamson
Producer: Rodney Wilson
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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