Among his other film appearances, Hicks starred in the film version of his show "Vintage Wine" (1935) and as Sir John Tremayne in "The Lambeth Walk" (1939), the film version of the stage musical "Me and My Girl", "Young Man's Fancy" (1939), "Pastor Hall" (1940) and "Busman's Honeymoon" (1940). Hicks wrote for films until 1941 ("Kisses for Breakfast", in which he starred, based on the French play "The Matrimonial Bed" by André Mouëzy-Éon and Yves Mirande). When World War II began, he acted, on 12 November 1939, as the master of ceremonies at the first concert given in France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre. Later films included "Fame is the Spur" (1947) and "Silent Dust" (1949).