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.
Director: Judith Williamson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
- Fiona Trierr - Narrator (voice)
- Maryanne Gordon
- Terry Hardy
- Nicholas Robinson
- Sara Scodbo
- Sam Smith
Screenplay
Music: Steve Shearsby
Editing: Brand Thumim, Trevor Williamson
Production: Arts Council of Great Britain
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Judith Williamson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Sign is a Fine Investment about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Sign is a Fine Investment?
- A Sign is a Fine Investment was directed by Judith Williamson.
- Who stars in A Sign is a Fine Investment?
- A Sign is a Fine Investment stars Fiona Trierr, Maryanne Gordon, Terry Hardy, Nicholas Robinson, Sara Scodbo, Sam Smith.
- How long is A Sign is a Fine Investment?
- A Sign is a Fine Investment has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is A Sign is a Fine Investment?
- A Sign is a Fine Investment is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Sign is a Fine Investment produced?
- A Sign is a Fine Investment was produced in United Kingdom.