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 directedDeborah Kerr in her first leading role inLove on the Dole (1941), and was the producer-director for the musical-comedy films ofFlanagan and Allen duringWorld War II. He was one of the leading directors for British National Pictures.^[1]

Baxter was born on 31 December 1896 in Kent.^[2] He worked as a theatrical agent and theater manager. He became an assistant director in 1932.^[2] He formed his own production company with his friendJohn Barter. He also acted in several films produced byLance Comfort.^[2]

Baxter played a major role in the foundation ofNational Film Finance Corporation in 1948.^[2] He also directed and producedJudgment Deferred (1952) which was the first film ofGroup 3, a British government backed production venture.^[2] His last film as a director wasRamsbottom Rides Again (1956) which featuredArthur Askey.^[2]

Baxter died inLondon in 1975.^[2]

• The Heart Within (1957)

• Geoff Brown and Tony Aldgate (1989).The Common Touch: The Films of John Baxter. London: British Film Institute.ISBN 0-85170-242-2.

• John Baxter atIMDb
• John Baxter at theBFI'sScreenonline

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