The Heirloom Mystery is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Edward Rigby, Mary Glynne and Gus McNaughton. It was written by Kathleen Butler and G.H. Moresby-White, and was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton, as a quota quickie for distribution by RKO Pictures.
Preservation status The British Film Institute National Archive holds a collection of ephemera and stills but no film or video materials.
Synopsis 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 finds itself under investigation.
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
Reception The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The film is slow, but the acting is fine and carries the story. ... The direction is competent."
Kine Weekly wrote: "A very human little story, rather slow but sound in characterisation. ... It is quite unpretentious, but its obvious sincerity and simple comedy makes it well-worthwhile entertainment. ... Edward Rigby gives an exceedingly good characterisation as the old craftsman; he is the mainstay of the picture. ... Human story, good characterisations, and sincerity of atmosphere."
Picture Show wrote: "Unpretentious but entertaining story ... Edward Rigby gives a human, convincing characterisation, and is excellently supported by Gus McNaughton. The humour is a little strained."
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