The Heirloom Mystery
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.
| The Heirloom Mystery | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
| Produced by | A. George Smith |
| Written by | Kathleen Butler G.H. Moresby-White |
| Starring | Edward Rigby Mary Glynne Gus McNaughton John Robinson |
| 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 |
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
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References
- BFI.org
- Chibnall p.289
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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