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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]
John Halifax: Directed by George King. With John Warwick, Nancy Burne, Ralph Michael, D.J. Williams. Adapted from the novel by Elizabeth Craik it tells the story of John Halifax who, despite humble beginnings, becomes a highly respected local businessman. As partner in a mill he weathers the turbulent economic times of the early 1800s.
- (38)
- Drama
- George King
- 1938-03
The plot revolves around the town of Tewkesbury, scarcely disguised by the fictional name Norton Bury, in Gloucestershire. The story is narrated by Phineas, a friend of the central character. John Halifax is an orphan, determined to make his way in the world through honest hard work.
- Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
- 1856
Sep 3, 2021 · John Halifax is an orphan, determined to make his way in the world through honest hard work. He is taken in by a tanner, Abel Fletcher, who is a Quaker, and thus meets Phineas, who is Abel's son.
John Halifax, Gentleman is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by George Pearson and starring Fred Paul, Peggy Hyland and Harry Paulo. It is an adaptation of the 1856 novel John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Craik .
Dry, episodic adaptation of Elizabeth Craik's Victorian era novel chronicles one man's life in the space of 69 minutes. It has everything from trouble at t'mill to tragic child deaths but never once engages its audience. John Warwick gives a horribly melodramatic performance in the title role.
John Halifax is a 1938 British historical drama film directed by George King and starring John Warwick, Nancy Burne and Roddy McDowall. It is based on the novel John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Craik. It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie.
