As well as animation, he produced live-action commercials and short films. A number of them starred the artist Bruce Lacey, who appeared in "Battle of New Orleans" and "The Hanging Tree". His interest in live action included a number of appearances in self-directed commercials and minor film roles, including The Beatles' film "Help!" (1965) and "Casino Royale" (1967). In 1965 he animated four episodes of "The Beatles", an animated television series featuring the pop band, which had been sub-contracted out to different studios. Godfrey also worked as an uncredited adviser on "Yellow Submarine" (1968).