Overview

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.

Cast

Fiona Trierr, Maryanne Gordon, Terry Hardy, Nicholas Robinson, Sara Scodbo, Sam Smith

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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.

When was "A Sign is a Fine Investment" released?

A Sign is a Fine Investment was released in 1983.

Who stars in "A Sign is a Fine Investment"?

The cast includes Fiona Trierr, Maryanne Gordon, Terry Hardy, Nicholas Robinson.