Nationality English Occupation Film director | Name John Baxter Role Filmmaker | |
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Movies Love on the Dole, Crook's Tour, The Common Touch, Say It With Flowers, Let the People Sing Similar People George Carney, Geoffrey Hibbert, Arthur Lucan, Joyce Howard, Bransby Williams | ||
John Philip Baxter (31 December 1896 – 21 January 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.
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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.
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Legacy
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, a British government backed production venture. His last film as a director was Ramsbottom Rides Again (1956) which featured Arthur Askey.
Death
He died in London in 1975.