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 (1941), and was the producer-director for the musical-comedy films of Flanagan and Allen during World War II. He was one of the leading directors for British National Pictures.
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, a British government backed production venture. His last film as a director was Ramsbottom Rides Again (1956) which featured Arthur Askey.
Death Baxter died in London in 1975.
Filmography +DirectorYearTitleNotes1933Doss HouseSong of the Plough1934Flood Tide Lest We ForgetMusic HallAlso writerKentucky MinstrelsSay It with FlowersAlso writer1935Jimmy BoyA Real BlokeThe Small Man1936Men of YesterdayBirds of a FeatherHearts of Humanity1937The Song of the RoadThe Academy DecidesTalking Feet1938Stepping Toes1939Secret JourneyWhat Would You Do, Chums?1940Old Mother Riley in SocietyLaugh It OffLove on the Dole1941The Common TouchCrook's TourOld Mother Riley's GhostsOld Mother Riley in Business1942We'll Smile AgainLet the People SingAlso writerThe Shipbuilders1943Theatre Royal1944Dreaming1946Here Comes the SunThe Grand Escapade1947Fortune Lane1948Nothing VentureWhen You Come Home1949Three Bags Full1950The Dragon of Pendragon CastleThe Second Mate1952Judgment Deferred1953The Last Load1956Ramsbottom Rides AgainAlso writer
Writer The Heart Within (1957)
Further reading Geoff Brown and Tony Aldgate (1989). The Common Touch: The Films of John Baxter. London: British Film Institute. .
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