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John Maxwell

British film producer (1877–1940)

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Born: 1877
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1.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
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, December 11, 1879
Died: October 2, 1940
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1.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Glasgow
Place of death: Surrey
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupation: film producer
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, producer
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Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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John Maxwell (1879–1940) was a British film producer. Maxwell was the co-owner of British International Pictures, which emerged as the largest British studio following the Film Act of 1927. Maxwell was a Scottish lawyer who first came into contact with the film industry in 1912. In 1927 he took over the newly constructed British National Studios in Elstree after its founders ran into financial problems. Maxwell built a vertically integrated company incorporating film production, film distribution, initially through Wardour Films, and a large network of cinemas that enabled the company to compete with the leading German and Hollywood firms. Along with the facilities in Elstree, the company also acquired Welwyn Studios in Welwyn Garden City.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: John
Manner of death: natural causes
Cause of death: type 2 diabetes
Family name: Maxwell
Number of children: 7

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