Herbert Mason

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samuel George Herbert Mason MC (7 April 1891 – 20 May 1960) was a British film director, producer, stage actor, army officer, presenter of some revues, stage manager, stage director, choreographer, production manager and playwright. He was a recipient of the Military Cross the prestigious award for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy." He received the gallantry award for his part in the Battle of Guillemont where British troops defeated the Germans to take the German stronghold of Guillemont. Mason began his theatrical career at the age of 16 and appeared in several productions at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre including Barry Jackson's The Christmas Party. During the 1920s he stage managed some of the largest shows in London (including many of André Charlot's musical revues) and began his film career with the arrival of sound in motion pictures. Mason was the Assistant director for I Was a Spy, which was very successful in the box office and voted best film of the year. He made his debut as director in 1936 with The First Offence. His most prominent film was A Window in London a dark thriller set in the London Underground…

Directed

1. Back-Room Boy (1942) — Director
2. A Window in London (1940) — Director
3. It's in the Bag (1944) — Director
4. His Lordship (1936) — Director
5. Once a Crook (1941) — Director
6. Strange Boarders (1938) — Director
7. The Night Invader (1943) — Director
8. Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light (1941) — Director
9. Take My Tip (1937) — Director
10. The Briggs Family (1940) — Director
11. Dr. O'Dowd (1940) — Director
12. East Meets West (1936) — Director
13. The Silent Battle (1939) — Director
14. First Offence (1936) — Director
15. Flight from Folly (1945) — Director