Sam's Birthday

1934
Silent
6m

Master of the monologue Stanley Holloway salutes his wondrous and capacious new suitcase in this magical advertising film.

Splendidly in character as his immortal creation Sam Small, master of the comic monologue Stanley Holloway here sings the praises of his marvellous new suitcase in this advert in rhyme for spacious Revelation luggage. The modern day Advertising Standards Authority might have something to say about the trick ending of this entertaining and imaginative film - which sees the Revelation Suitcase Company make a rather astounding claim about their product.

Advertising film for Revelation suitcases.

Stanley Holloway demonstrates, with the aid of a comic monologue and acting,
the virtues of the suitcase.

Celebrity Sells

A celebrity endorsement is one of the advertisers' most powerful weapons.

For generations, movie stars, television personalities and sporting heroes have all bought in to selling out. A famous face can trigger a string of associations that advertisers hope will reflect well on the product. And for new faces, an advertising gig can be the path to recognition, and a career which enables you to be the star turn.

Behind the camera, too, advertising commissions can kickstart a career or offer a lucrative sideline. Directors like Alan Parker, Ridley Scott and Hugh Hudson got an early boost from advertising work, and many continued to shoot ads long after they 'made it' in features.