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John Halifax

  • 1938
  • 1h 9m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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John Halifax (1938)
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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 th... Read allAdapted 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.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.

  • Director
    • George King
  • Writers
    • Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
    • A.R. Rawlinson
  • Stars
    • John Warwick
    • Nancy Burne
    • Ralph Michael
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    54
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George King
    • Writers
      • Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
      • A.R. Rawlinson
    • Stars
      • John Warwick
      • Nancy Burne
      • Ralph Michael
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    John Warwick
    John Warwick
    • John Halifax
    Nancy Burne
    • Ursula March
    Ralph Michael
    Ralph Michael
    • Phineas Fletcher
    D.J. Williams
    • Abel Fletcher
    Brian Buchel
    • Lord Luxmore
    Elsie Wagstaff
    Elsie Wagstaff
    • Jael
    Billy Bray
    • Tully
    Hugh Bicket
    • Doctor Grainger
    • (as Hugh Bickett)
    W.E. Holloway
    • Mr. Jessop
    Clive Baxter
    • John as a Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Gainsborough
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Muriel Pavlow
    Muriel Pavlow
    • Phineas as a Boy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George King
    • Writers
      • Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
      • A.R. Rawlinson
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    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Wherever the English language is spoken, the story of JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN has become classic. He planned his life to prove that the Christian ideal has a practical significance in the work-a-day world above any sect or denomination.

      He illustrates that it is not birth alone which makes a gentleman, but that the correct reading of that much abused word is :- GENTLE MAN

      NORTON BURY-1790

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 1938 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • John Halifax, Gentleman
    • Filming locations
      • Sound City, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK(Studio, uncredited)
    • Production companies
      • George King Productions
      • George Minter Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 9m(69 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.37 : 1

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