John Halifax

John Halifax 1938 Directed by George King

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.

Countries United Kingdom , USA

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Gnere Drama

Production Company George King Productions

Release Date 1 March 1938

69 mins

Cast

John Warwick John Halifax

Nancy Burne Ursula March

Ralph Michael Phineas Fletcher

D.J. Williams Abel Fletcher

Brian Buchel Lord Luxmore

Elsie Wagstaff Jael

Billy Bray Tully

Hugh Bickett Doctor Granger

W.E. Holloway Mr. Jessop

Clive Baxter John (as a boy)

Crew

Director

George King

Writer

Elizabeth Craik

Cinematography

Hone Glendinning

Editor

John Seabourne Sr.

Original Writer

Jack Beaver

Art Direction

Philip Bawcombe

Music

Jack Beaver

Assistant Directors

Hal Mason

Tom Cundall