The Economist
Silent comedian Walter Forde takes an illuminating trip around the Osram light bulb factory in this bizarre advertising film.
British silent clown Walter Forde tries to strengthen his resolve after his feisty 'modern' girlfriend makes demands that he should economise. Staring into a lightbulb as he attempts to instil himself with renewed backbone, he accidentally hypnotises himself - becoming a strange, invisible, spectral visitor on the production line at the Osram light bulb factory. Despite Forde's invasive mingling with the employees on the factory floor, all remain resolutely stony-faced throughout the comedian's voyeuristic visit. Not once does anybody accidentally crack a smile.
Advertisement for Osram light bulbs, featuring Walter Forde and Jean Millar.
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Pioneers of Screen Advertising
Almost from the dawn of film, advertising was a part of the filmgoing experience. This collection showcases some of screen advertising's earliest steps, as companies learnt to mimic the evolving forms of film comedy, drama, documentary and animation with the careful addition of their product as co-star.
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16 videos in this collection
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Rudge-Whitworth - Britain's Best Bicycle
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Girls Packing Soap
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Changing Hues
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Trojan Car Advert
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Mr.........Goes Motoring
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Cinema Commercial - Candy Cushions
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The Tale of the Amp-lion
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The Boy Who Wanted to Make Pictures
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Looking Ahead
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Ransomes Trolley Buses
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Barbara's Secret
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Transporting Loads - With or without Roads
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Sound Advice
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