Film

John Halifax

9.019381h 9mDrama

Director: George King
Year: 1938

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.

Top 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)

Directed by

George King

Written by

Elizabeth Craik