on a bell

on a bell

1. (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 […]

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