A Sign is a Fine Investment

198346 min10.0English

Directed by

Judith Williamson

Synopsis

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.

Cast and Crew

Cast: Fiona Trierr, Maryanne Gordon, Terry Hardy, Nicholas Robinson, Sara Scodbo, Sam Smith

Writer: Judith Williamson (Writer)

Production Designer: Phoebe De Gaye

Editors: Brand Thumim, Trevor Williamson

Sound Designer: Sarah Vickers

Composer: Steve Shearsby

Producer: Rodney Wilson

Production: Arts Council of Great Britain

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