Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light

Released: December 30, 1941 (1941)

Runtime: 8 minutes

Humorously using the arrogant and bumbling Mr. Proudfoot, this film serves a dual purpose of emphasizing the importance of obeying blackout hours, as well as easing the stress of the time period by encouraging laughter.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Aubrey Mallalieu as Chairman
Age at release: 68
Muriel George as Mrs. Proudfoot
Age at release: 58
Sydney Howard as Mr. Proudfoot
Age at release: 57
Percy Walsh as Officer
Age at release: 53
Wylie Watson as Friend
Age at release: 52
G.H. Mulcaster as RAF Officer
Age at release: 52
Noel Dainton as Warden
Age at release: 47
Irene Handl as Councillor
Age at release: 40
Albert Lieven as German
Age at release: 35
Manning Whiley as German
Age at release: 26

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Arthur Denton
Age at release: 54
Michael Wilding as RAF Officer
Age at release: 29