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Still from M&S Film 1965

M&S adverts appeared in cinemas for the first time in the 1950s. Featuring dance troupes and elaborate sets, the adverts ran for several minutes (a long time in advertising!). The adverts focus on innovative fabrics and new, easy care properties of clothing. This still is from an M&S advert called ‘Carefree Summer’ that won second place at the 12th International Advertising Film Festival at Cannes in 1965.

 

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