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Fires Were Started is a 1943 British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style, showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz during the Second World War. The film uses actual firemen (including Cyril Demarne) rather than professional actors.
Original Release
04/12/1943
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Philip Dickson | Walters |
| George Gravett | Dykes |
| Fred Griffiths | Johnny Daniels |
| Johnny Houghton | S.H. Jackson |
| Loris Rey | J. Rumbold |
| William Sansom | Fireman Playing the Piano |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Philip Dickson | Walters |
| George Gravett | Dykes |
| Fred Griffiths | Johnny Daniels |
| Johnny Houghton | S.H. Jackson |
| Loris Rey | J. Rumbold |
| William Sansom | Fireman Playing the Piano |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ian Dalrymple | Producer |
