The Heirloom Mystery
| The Heirloom Mystery | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | A. George Smith |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
Production company | George Smith Productions |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release date | November 1936 |
Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Heirloom Mystery is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Edward Rigby, Mary Glynne and Gus McNaughton.[1] After being secretly commissioned by a man to create a replica piece of furniture so he can sell the valuable original without his wife knowing, Charles Marriott's firm find themselves under investigation.
It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton, as a quota quickie for distribution by RKO Pictures.[2]
Cast[]
- Edward Rigby as Charles Marriott
- Mary Glynne as Lady Benton
- Gus McNaughton as Alfred Fisher
- Marjorie Taylor as Mary
- John Robinson as Dick Marriott
- Martin Lewis as Sir Arthur Benton
- Kathleen Gibson as Doris
- Louanne Shaw as Millie
- Bruce Lester as Alf Dene
- H.F. Maltby as Mr. Lewis
- Michael Ripper as Minor role
References[]
Bibliography[]
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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- English-language films
- 1936 films
- British films
- British drama films
- 1936 drama films
- Films directed by Maclean Rogers
- Films shot at Nettlefold Studios
- 1930s British film stubs
- British black-and-white films