John Halifax (film)
John Halifax is a 1938 British historical drama film directed by George King and starring John Warwick, Nancy Burne and Roddy McDowall.[1] It is based on the novel John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Craik. It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie.[2] The film's sets were designed by Philip Bawcombe.
| John Halifax | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George King |
| Produced by | George King Odette King |
| Written by | Dinah Craik (novel) A.R. Rawlinson |
| Starring | John Warwick Nancy Burne Roddy McDowall |
| Music by | Jack Beaver |
| Cinematography | Hone Glendinning |
| Edited by | John Seabourne Sr. |
Production company | George King Productions George Minter Productions |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date | March 1938 |
Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- John Warwick as John Halifax
- Nancy Burne as Ursula March
- Ralph Michael as Phineas Fletcher
- D.J. Williams as Abel Fletcher
- Brian Buchel as Lord Luxmore
- Billy Bray as Tully
- Elsie Wagstaff as Jael
- W.E. Holloway as Mr. Jessop
- Hugh Bickett as Doctor Grainger
- Roddy McDowall as Boy
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References
- BFI.org
- Chibnall p.295
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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