on a bell
English
Prepositional phrase
on a bell
- (film) Warned by the ringing of a bell to remain silent during a period of shooting.
- 1970, Michael Pate, The Film Actor: Acting for Motion Pictures and Television (page 30)
- […] and putting the set "on a bell," the First Assistant Director will call "Roll 'em!"
- 2013, Bethany Rooney, Mary Lou Belli, Directors Tell the Story (page 184)
- When the beauty team departs the set, the AD will say, “Let's go on a bell.” A bell sounds throughout the stage, and […]
- 1970, Michael Pate, The Film Actor: Acting for Motion Pictures and Television (page 30)