Somewhere along the line a convention developed that the opening of a film was just a laundry list of credits. There was no incentive to complicate an area that was settled.
Saul BassRead
Dishonesty in trailers is more than a moral issue, it's a practical one. If you don't deliver in the film what you offered in the trailer, you'll get bad word-of-mouth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dishonesty in movie trailers can lead to negative reviews and poor audience reception.
Saul Bass emphasizes that misleading trailers not only compromise ethical standards but also practical outcomes in the film industry. When trailers do not accurately represent the film, the audience may feel deceived, leading to poor word-of-mouth and ultimately harming the film's success.
Themes
DishonestyTrailersFilmsMarketingAudienceExpectations
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a discussion about the importance of honest advertising in film marketing.
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