Food for Thought (1940)

In this film collaboration between the famous Ealing Film Studios and the Ministry of Food, we have a ‘ringside seat’ at a meeting of the ‘Hillside Road Food Club’, whose members are gathered around a table in a front parlour room. The leader of the group has some robust exchanges with a cantankerous ‘Grandma’ (known to the audience at the time as radio character ‘Grandma Buggins’ played by the comedienne Mabel Constanduros).

Director: Adrian Brunel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
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Production: Ealing Studios
Original Language: en
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What is Food for Thought about?
In this film collaboration between the famous Ealing Film Studios and the Ministry of Food, we have a ‘ringside seat’ at a meeting of the ‘Hillside Road Food Club’, whose members are gathered around a table in a front parlour room. The leader of the group has some robust exchanges with a cantankerous ‘Grandma’ (known to the audience at the time as radio character ‘Grandma Buggins’ played by the comedienne Mabel Constanduros).
Who directed Food for Thought?
Food for Thought was directed by Adrian Brunel.
Who stars in Food for Thought?
Food for Thought stars Mabel Constanduros, Muriel George, Eliot Makeham, Hal Gordon, Phyllis Morris.
How long is Food for Thought?
Food for Thought has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Food for Thought?
Food for Thought is a Documentary film.