John Baxter (director)

Not to be confused with the Australian author John Baxter.
For other people named John Baxter, see John Baxter (disambiguation).
John Philip Baxter
Born 31 December 1896
Kent
Died January 21, 1975(1975-01-21) (aged 78)
London
Nationality English
Occupation Film director

John Philip Baxter (31 Dec 1896-21 Jan 1975) was a prolific British filmmaker active from the 1930s to the late 1950s. During that time he produced, wrote, or directed dozens of films. He directed Deborah Kerr in her first leading role in 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.[1] He became an assistant director in 1932. Before that he used to an agent and theater manager.[1] He formed his own production company with his friend John Barter. He also acted in several films produced by Lance Comfort.[1]

Filmography

Director

Writer

Legacy

Baxter played a major role in the foundation of National Film Finance Corporation in 1948.[1] He also directed and produced Judgment Deferred (1952) which was the first film of Group 3, a British government backed production venture.[1] His last film as a director was Ramsbottom Rides Again (1956) which featured Arthur Askey.[1]

Death

He died in London in 1975.[1]

Further reading

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 British Film Directors: A Critical Guide - Robert Shail - Google Books. Books.google.co.in. Retrieved 2014-04-29.


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