Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light

Description	Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light is a short fiction film from the United Kingdom from 1941, commissioned by the Ministry of Information, and directed by Herbert Mason. This short film was intended for English civilians to illustrate the importance of obeying the blackout regulations of the time. During the Blitz, blackouts were vital to ensuring that the bombers weren’t able to use city lights for navigation or targeting purposes. 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.
Creator	Twentieth Century Production Herbert Mason: director Great Britain. Ministry of Information
Contributor	Sidney Gilliat: story Arthur Crabtree: cinematographer Alfred Roome: editor
Date Issued	1941
Original Format	16mm print
Duration	08:00
Color/Black & White	B&W
Sound/Silent	Sound
Nation of Origin	U.K.
Geographic Coverage	U.K.