Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography
Synopsis
1869: William H Mumler stood trial for fraud in New York for claiming to photograph spirits of customers' deceased loved ones. Mumler walked free as experts of the day could not figure his methods. Was he a fraud? Or could he truly photograph the dead?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-25
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January 5, 2025
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$25K
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- Director
- Hamilton Young Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamilton Young Ward
- Original Title
- Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Production Studios
- 309 Films
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Hamilton Young Ward
Hamilton Young Ward
Charlie Puritano
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What is Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography about?
1869: William H Mumler stood trial for fraud in New York for claiming to photograph spirits of customers' deceased loved ones. Mumler walked free as experts of the day could not figure his methods. Was he a fraud? Or could he truly photograph the dead?
Who directed Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography?
Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography was directed by Hamilton Young Ward.
Who stars in Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography?
The principal cast of Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography includes Hamilton Young Ward, Mark Osterman, Crista Cloutier, Felicity T.C. Hamer, Leslie Young-Ward.
When was Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography released and how long is it?
Smile for the Dead: An Examination of Spirit Photography was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.