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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

46 minutes

Year:

1983

Director:

Judith Williamson

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Company:

Arts Council of Great Britain

Cast:

Narrator (voice)

Crew:

Director

Writer

Executive Producer

Music

Camera Operator