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 |
Release date | March 1938 |
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
- 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
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.
External links
- John Halifax at IMDb
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