John Halifax (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, John Halifax is a drama film directed by George King, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. John Halifax stars John Warwick as John Halifax, Nancy Burne as Ursula March, Ralph Michael as Phineas Fletcher and D.J. Williams as Abel Fletcher, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Halifax page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Halifax tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Halifax (1938)?
- In US, John Halifax is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in John Halifax?
- John Halifax stars John Warwick, Nancy Burne, Ralph Michael, D.J. Williams and Brian Buchel.
- When was John Halifax released?
- John Halifax was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.