The Grey Glove
| Industry | Film |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Silent film |
The Grey Glove is a 1928 Australian silent film derived from a newspaper serial authored by E. V. Timms.
Synopsis
John Courtney, an amateur sleuth, tracks down a perpetrator who consistently leaves behind a grey glove at each crime location, while safeguarding Pauline Hemingway. Meanwhile, his jealous fiancée Margaret disguises herself as a boy to secretly follow him.
Cast
- Aubrey Kelner portrays John Courtney
- Val Lassau plays Margaret Trent
- Phyllis Wheldon appears as Pauline Hemingway
- Charles O'Mara acts as Inspector Drew
- William Thornton features as Charlie James
- Claude Turton takes the role of Simpson
- George Ames as Peterson
- Carl Francis as Seton Carr
- James Alexander in the role of Perry
Production
Filming took place at Australasian's Bondi studios, probably completed before August 1926. This project marked Val Lassau’s first appearance on screen, having previously performed in the chorus of Rose Marie. Additional scenes seem to have been filmed following Christmas 1926.
Reception
The Australasian commended the movie as "a captivating story" that skillfully combines elements of suspense and action. Despite limited studio facilities, director Webb successfully realized his creative vision. The performances from the extensive cast were regarded as comparable to those seen in other Australian productions.
External links
- Articles with short description
- 1928 films
- Australian silent feature films
- Australian black-and-white films
- 1928 drama films
- Films from Australasian Films
- Films directed by Dunstan Webb
- Silent Australian drama films
- 1920s Australian films
- Australian films based on novels
- 1920s English-language films
- English-language drama films