Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography (2025)

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1869: William H Mumler stood trial for fraud in New York for claiming to photograph spirits of customers' deceased loved ones. Mumler walked free as experts of the day could not figure his methods. Was he a fraud? Or could he truly photograph the dead?

Director: Hamilton Young Ward
Genre: Documentary, Crime
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Production: 309 Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography about?
1869: William H Mumler stood trial for fraud in New York for claiming to photograph spirits of customers' deceased loved ones. Mumler walked free as experts of the day could not figure his methods. Was he a fraud? Or could he truly photograph the dead?
Who directed Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography?
Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography was directed by Hamilton Young Ward.
Who stars in Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography?
Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography stars Hamilton Young Ward, Mark Osterman, Crista Cloutier, Felicity T.C. Hamer, Leslie Young-Ward, Katrina Weidman.
What genre is Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography?
Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography is a Documentary, Crime film.
What is the budget of Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography?
Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography had a budget of $25,000.
Where was Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography produced?
Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography was produced in United States of America.