Jack of All Trades (1936)
In this he's on the dole, hungry and ready to do any job but quickly light-heartedly scams his way into society and a highly regarded position at a bank next to the beleaguered Robertson Hare. Here he invents a fraudulent business plan (Merrivale - you remember it surely?), the manager and chairman and another finance company are suck(er)ed in and it all snowballs from there. With of course a love interest as a dynamo.
Director: Jack Hulbert, Robert Stevenson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: December 30, 1936
Cast
- Jack Hulbert - Jack Warrender
- Gina Malo - Frances Wilson
- Robertson Hare - Lionel Fitch
- Cecil Parker - Sir Chas. Darrington
- Mary Jerrold - Mrs. Warrender
- Athole Stewart - Bank Chairman
- Felix Aylmer - Managing Director
- Ian McLean - The Fire Raiser
- H.F. Maltby - Bank Director
- Fewlass Llewellyn - Bank Director
Screenplay
- Jack Hulbert (Dialogue)
- J.O.C. Orton (Screenplay)
- Paul Vulpius (Theatre Play)
- Austin Melford (Dialogue)
- Hubert Griffith (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Charles Van Enger
Editing: Terence Fisher
Production: Gainsborough Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jack Hulbert, Robert Stevenson
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jack of All Trades about?
- In this he's on the dole, hungry and ready to do any job but quickly light-heartedly scams his way into society and a highly regarded position at a bank next to the beleaguered Robertson Hare. Here he invents a fraudulent business plan (Merrivale - you remember it surely?), the manager and chairman and another finance company are suck(er)ed in and it all snowballs from there. With of course a love interest as a dynamo.
- Who directed Jack of All Trades?
- Jack of All Trades was directed by Jack Hulbert, Robert Stevenson.
- Who stars in Jack of All Trades?
- Jack of All Trades stars Jack Hulbert, Gina Malo, Robertson Hare, Cecil Parker, Mary Jerrold, Athole Stewart.
- How long is Jack of All Trades?
- Jack of All Trades has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Jack of All Trades?
- Jack of All Trades is a Comedy film.
- Where was Jack of All Trades produced?
- Jack of All Trades was produced in United Kingdom.