danemodsandy:
Any of these scenarios are possible. The Emerson trademark is gold and possibly would reflect light into the camera making it a distraction. Cinematographers were very specialized artists and when lighting a set strived for perfection. Very interesting about "Servel" being...
Petek:
I did have several of those units under Hotpoint and Montgomery Ward's brands but no longer. Because of their popularity they sold for a nice high price.
'Seven Year Itch' air conditioners
PhilR advised me about this thread so I thought I'd respond. The window air conditioner shown in the living room set of 'The Seven Year Itch' (1955) is indeed a 1954 Emerson 'Custom' series room air conditioner. I've attached a frame capture showing the unit...