John Halifax (film)
| John Halifax aka John Halifax, Gentleman | |
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| Directed by | George King |
| Written by | A. R. Rawlinson |
| Based on | John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Craik |
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| Cinematography | Hone Glendinning |
| Edited by | John Seabourne Sr. |
| Music by | Jack Beaver |
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| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
John Halifax aka John Halifax, Gentleman 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 1856 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.
Cast[edit]
- 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
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- 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.
External links[edit]
- John Halifax at IMDb
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Categories:
- 1938 films
- 1930s historical drama films
- British historical drama films
- Films directed by George King
- Films set in England
- Films shot at Shepperton Studios
- Films set in the 18th century
- Quota quickies
- Films based on British novels
- Films scored by Jack Beaver
- British black-and-white films
- 1938 drama films
- 1930s English-language films
- 1930s British films
- 1930s British film stubs