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John Baxter (director)
John Philip Baxter (31 December 1896 – 21 January 1975) was a British filmmaker active from the 1930s to the late-1950s. During that time, he produced, wrote, or directed several films. He directed Deborah Kerr in her first leading role in ''Love on the Dole (film), Love on the Dole'' (1941), and was the producer-director for the musical-comedy films of Flanagan and Allen during World War II. Early life and career Baxter was born on 31 December 1896 in Kent. He worked as a theatrical agent and theater manager. He became an assistant director in 1932. He formed his own production company with his friend John Barter. He also acted in several films produced by Lance Comfort. Baxter played a major role in the foundation of National Film Finance Corporation in 1948. He also directed and produced ''Judgment Deferred'' (1952) which was the first film of Group 3 Films, Group 3, a British government backed production venture. His last film as a director was ''Ramsbottom Rides Again'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Baxter (author)
John Baxter (born 14 December 1939 in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian-born writer, journalist, and film-maker. Baxter has lived in Britain and the United States as well as in his native Sydney, but has made his home in Paris since 1989, where he is married to the film-maker Marie-Dominique Montel. They have one daughter, Louise. He began writing science fiction in the early 1960s for '' New Worlds'', '' Science Fantasy'' and other British magazines. His first novel, though serialised in New Worlds as THE GOD KILLERS, was published as a book in the US by Ace as ''The Off-Worlders''. He was Visiting Professor at Hollins College in Virginia in 1975-1976. He has written a number of short stories and novels in that genre and a book about SF in the movies, as well as editing collections of Australian science fiction. Baxter has also written a large number of other works dealing with the movies, including biographies of film personalities, including Fede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flood Tide (1934 Film)
''Flood Tide'' is a 1934 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring George Carney, Janice Adair and Minnie Rayner. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie for release by RKO Pictures.Wood p.82 The sets were designed by James A. Carter, the regular Twickenham art director. Many scenes of the film were shot on location along the River Thames. Synopsis A retiring lockkeeper and his wife are concerned that their son Ted Salter, who is serving in the Royal Navy should settle down and start a family. They hope that this will be with his childhood sweetheart Betty the daughter of their old friend Captain Bill Buckett who operates a boat on the River Thames. However Ted has taken up with a flirtatious barmaid, at one point even risking arrest as a deserter because of her before reconciling with Betty. The film ends with Bill Buckett triumphing in an annual regatta. Cast * George Carney as Captain Bill Buckett * Janice Adair as Betty Buckett * Minnie Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Academy Decides
''The Academy Decides'' is a 1937 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring April Vivian, Henry Oscar, John Oxford and Wensley Russell. It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.292 Cast * Henry Oscar as Kyle * April Vivian as Mary * John Oxford * Wensley Russell * Boris Ranevsky * Frank Birch Francis Lyall "Frank" Birch, (5 December 1889 – 14 February 1956) was a British cryptographer and actor. He was educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge. During World War I, he served as a lieutenant commander with the R ... *Walter Tobias 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 * * 1937 films 1930s English-language films 1937 drama films British drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Song Of The Road
''The Song of the Road'' is a 1937 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Bransby Williams, Ernest Butcher and Muriel George. It was made at Shepperton Studios Shepperton Studios is a film studio located in Shepperton, Surrey, England, with a history dating back to 1931. It is now part of the Pinewood Studios Group. During its early existence, the studio was branded as Sound City (not to be confused w .... It was made as a supporting feature. Like Baxter's earlier ''The Song of the Plough'' (1933) the film examines the effect of modern technology on traditional working practices in the countryside.Chibnall p.123 Synopsis After the Local council he works for decides to replace its horse-drawn services with motor vehicles, one of the drivers spends his savings to buy the horse. Together they search the countryside looking for work, and meeting an assorted group of characters on the way. Cast References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hearts Of Humanity (1936 Film)
''Hearts of Humanity'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Bransby Williams, Wilfred Walter and Cathleen Nesbitt. The film was made at Shepperton Studios.Wood p.90 The film's art direction was by John Bryan. Like many of Baxter's films of the era, it is set amongst the underprivileged. Plot Following a whispering campaign against him, a Church of England vicar leaves his parish and goes to London. Struck by remorse, one of his accusers gets his son to try to find him and make amends. Although from a wealthy background, the young man spends time amongst the down-and-outs of the city, until he finds the heavily-disguised priest leading the poor in resistance against exploitation by a socially well-connected criminal gang. Partial cast * Bransby Williams as Mike Timmins * Wilfred Walter as Reverend John Maitland * Cathleen Nesbitt as Mrs. Bamford * Pamela Randall as Ann Bamford * Eric Portman as Jack Clinton * Hay Petrie as Alf Hooper * J. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birds Of A Feather (1936 Film)
''Birds of a Feather'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by John Baxter and starring George Robey, Horace Hodges and Eve Lister. The screenplay concerns a sausage-making tycoon who rents a castle from an impoverished aristocrat. It was adapted from the play ''A Rift in the Loot'' by George Foster. It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.282 Cast * George Robey as Henry Wortle * Horace Hodges as Lord Cheverton * Eve Lister as Lady Susan * Jack Melford as Rudolph * Veronica Brady as Mrs. Wortle * Julian Royce as Warrington * C. Denier Warren as Taylor * Diana Beaumont as May Wortle * Ian Wilson as Peter * Fred Hearne as Herbert * Billy Percy as Horace * Sebastian Shaw as Jack Wortle * Charles Mortimer Charles Mortimer (1885–1964) was a British actor. Son of Charles Neil Mortimer - actor. Husband of Greta Wood - actress. Filmography * '' Watch Beverly'' (1932) (film debut) * '' You Made Me Love You'' (1933) * '' Sometimes Good'' (1934) * ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men Of Yesterday
''Men of Yesterday'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Stewart Rome, Sam Livesey and Hay Petrie.Shafer p.173 It was made at Shepperton Studios with sets designed by John Bryan. The screenplay concerns an ex-army officer who organises a gathering of his former comrades while at the same time confronting a personal crisis. Cast * Stewart Rome as Major Radford * Sam Livesey * Hay Petrie * Eve Lister * Cecil Parker * Roddy Hughes * Ian Colin * George Robey * Will Fyffe * Ella Shields * Dick Henderson * Edgar Norfolk * Dick Francis * Edgar Driver * Frederick Culley * Freddie Watts * Patric Curwen * Stanley Kirby * Vi Kaley * Ernest Jay * John Hepworth * Henry Hepworth * J. Neil More * Gustave Ferrari * Denis Hayden * Terry Doyle * Barbara Everest Barbara Everest (19 June 1890 – 9 February 1968) was a British stage and film actress. She was born in Southfields, Surrey, and made her screen debut in the 1916 film ''The Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Small Man
''The Small Man'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring George Carney, Minnie Rayner and Lilian Oldland. It was made at Cricklewood Studios Cricklewood Studios, also known as the Stoll Film Studios, were British film studios located in Cricklewood, London which operated from 1920 to 1938. Run by Sir Oswald Stoll as the principal base for his newly formed Stoll Pictures, which als ....Wood p.88 Cast References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1936 films British drama films 1936 drama films 1930s English-language films Films shot at Cricklewood Studios Films directed by John Baxter Films set in England British black-and-white films 1930s British films {{1930s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Real Bloke
''A Real Bloke'' is a 1935 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring George Carney, Mary Clare and Diana Beaumont. It was made at Cricklewood Studios as a quota quickie for release by MGM.Chibnall p.285 Cast * George Carney as Bill * Mary Clare as Kate * Diana Beaumont as Mary * Peggy Novak as Lil * Mark Daly as Scotty * Billy Holland as Joe * Wilson Coleman as Watchman * Roddy Hughes as Taffy * Edgar Driver as Titch * C. Denier Warren as Tailor * Dick Francis * Johnnie Schofield Johnnie William Schofield (10 March 1889 – 9 September 1955) was a British actor, known for '' The Middle Watch'' (1948), ''Tawny Pipit'' (1944) and '' Melody of My Heart'' (1936). Early life John William Schofield was born on 10 March 1889 i ... * John Turnbull * Freddie Watts * Fred Wynne References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Boy
''Jimmy Boy'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by John Baxter and starring Jimmy O'Dea, Guy Middleton and Enid Stamp-Taylor. It was made at Cricklewood Studios Cricklewood Studios, also known as the Stoll Film Studios, were British film studios located in Cricklewood, London which operated from 1920 to 1938. Run by Sir Oswald Stoll as the principal base for his newly formed Stoll Pictures, which also ....Wood p.86 Cast References Bibliography *Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927–1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links 1935 films 1935 comedy films 1930s English-language films British comedy films Films shot at Cricklewood Studios Films directed by John Baxter British black-and-white films 1930s British films English-language comedy films {{1930s-UK-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Say It With Flowers (1934 Film)
''Say It with Flowers'' is a 1934 British musical film directed by John Baxter and starring Mary Clare, Ben Field and George Carney. The screenplay concerns a group of London shopkeepers who hold a benefit concert in a local pub to raise money for a woman to visit the seaside for her health. The film is notable for the performances of several real music hall stars Florrie Forde, Charles Coborn and Marie Kendall. Synopsis The film is set in a street market in the Old Kent Road. One of the stallholders, Kate, is a flower seller who many of the leading music hall stars buy their flowers from. When Kate falls ill and visits the Doctor she is prescribed a stay at the seaside to restore her health. However, she is too ill to work to pay for her visit. Her fellow stallholders rally round, and secretly organise a concert at a nearby pub to help raise the money. They approach all the great musical hall performers (many from the golden era of musical hall) who have used her stall over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |