A superset of the Photographic Still, the Working Still captures the cast and crew at work on film sets. Still photography on sets became a lucrative business when fans lured by the otherworldly nature of cinema began collecting images of iconic stars and often filmmakers who became widely recognised. Instead of disallusioning the viewer, the movie set increased the magical allure of cinema. Working stills recorded the life of filmmakers and stars in the act, with stringent details of sets, locations, costumes, technicians and studio equipment. These documents are archival records of historical and cultural significance.