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The Sign Writer
Also known as [The Awkward Sign Writer]
(1897) England
B&W : 50 feet
Directed by G.A. Smith

Cast: (unknown)

G.A. Smith production; distributed by [?] G.A. Smith? / Produced by George Albert Smith. / Released November 1897. / [?] 35mm spherical format?

Trick film.

Synopsis: A sign painter letters “This house to let” and then the film reverses to show the letters disappear.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 14 November 2022.

References: Gifford-British n. 00071 : Website-IMDb.