Richard Massingham Movies

A trip to the theatre changes a meek bank clerk's life, as he undergoes hypnosis and leaves without being woken up. Suddenly, he believes he is the...

Government information film on how to get maximum wear from a man's suit, narrated by one such suit in the form of an autobiography.

A bitter burglar, a prostitute and an elderly shoplifter spend their first day out of jail.

Comedy of the theft of a poodle by a villain and the chase after him.

Richard Massingham directs and stars in this medical short about a man going to any lengths to cure his lumbago.

The story of a family house through four generations

Shows how hygiene can change the course of history and how it was a decisive factor in Britain's World War II victory. Commentary by Dr. Charles Hill.

Describes the many by-products resulting from the carbonisation of coal.

A secretarial pool dream of the ideal civil servant to be their boss.

A brief documentary about the history of the Royal Mail.

Joe the Burglar explains how he goes about his job for the benefit of the audience, providing a lesson in how to avoid being broken into.

“During the Second World War, blackout regulations were imposed to make it harder for enemy aircraft to find their targets over Britain. This...

A comedy of a bachelor struggling to wake up and get to work, whilst living in a boarding house.

“Catching up with gossip, inspecting new ducklings, clambering over gates, walking across meadows - the life of a postman appears idyllic, but...

Richard Massingham's 'Uncle Bob' character helps his family move house.

Documentary on savings

This film explains how sneezing in public can spread disease, and shows how using a handkerchief can stop it.

Short road safety film.

An introduction to the famous and historic university town, showing the colleges, as well as the place itself.

A husband sneezes inconsiderately all over the place, until his wife has had enough and leaves him.