All That Glitters is a 1936 British comedy crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Jack Hobbs, Moira Lynd and Aubrey Mallalieu. It was written by Denison Clift. The film was made at Nettlefold Studios in Walton for distribution as a quota quickie by RKO.
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Preservation status
The British Film Institute National Archive holds no stills or ephemera, and no film or video materials.
Premise
A bank manager who has successfully bought into a lucrative gold mine manages to foil the plot of some confidence tricksters who plan to swindle him out of his investment.
Cast
Jack Hobbs as Jack Tolley
Moira Lynd as Angela Burrows
Aubrey Mallalieu as Flint
Kay Walsh as Eve Payne-Coade
Annie Esmond as Mrs. Payne-Coade
Fred Duprez as Mortimer
John Robinson as Taylor
Dick Francis as Derek Montague
Reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The story is flimsy and the film is at times slow, but it is amusing and the dialogue is crisp. ... Jack Hobbs as the flippant Tolley is good, and Aubrey Mallalieu gives an excellent performance as Mr. Flint."
Kine Weekly wrote: "Though seldom rising higher than the level of unbelievable farce, the film is taken along at a good pace, and has few dull moments. ... Bright dialogue and amusing surprises."
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Put over to tune of dialogue rather than action, plot affords several amusing sequences. ... Aubrey Mallalieu walks off with the laurels, his bank manager being a perfect piece of work, particularly when he is 'under the influence'. Jack Hobbs as Tolley, and Moira Lynd as the heroine give conventional renditions in roles that call for little acting ability."