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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.

John Halifax aka John Halifax, Gentleman
Directed by	George King
Written by	A. R. Rawlinson
Based on	John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Craik
Produced by	George King Odette King
Starring	John Warwick Nancy Burne Roddy McDowall
Cinematography	Hone Glendinning
Edited by	John Seabourne Sr.
Music by	Jack Beaver
Production companies	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

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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