A Sign is a Fine Investment
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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A Sign is a Fine Investment
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1983
Runtime
0h 46m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
A Sign is a Fine Investment
Production Companies
Arts Council of Great Britain
Director
Judith Williamson
Description
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.
