A Sign is a Fine Investment (1983)
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.
Released: Jan 01, 1983
Runtime: 46 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Fiona Trierr, Maryanne Gordon, Terry Hardy, Nicholas Robinson, Sara Scodbo, Sam Smith
Crew: Brand Thumim (Editor), Judith Williamson (Director), Clive Tickner (Camera Operator), John Anderton (Sound Recordist), David John (Sound Recordist), Judith Williamson (Writer)
