Facing the Music is a 1933 British musical comedy film directed by Harry Hughes and starring Stanley Lupino, Jose Collins and Nancy Burne. It is also known by the alternative title Jewel Song.[1]
Facing the Music | |
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Directed by | Harry Hughes |
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Produced by | John Maxwell |
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Edited by | Leslie Norman |
Music by | Harry Acres |
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Distributed by | Wardour Films |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Plot edit
In order to promote his client a publicist organises a fake robbery of her jewels, but things soon begin to unravel.
Cast edit
- Stanley Lupino as Jack Foley
- Nancy Burne as Nina Carson
- Jose Collins as Calvini
- Nancy Brown as Rivers
- Doris Woodall as D'Ava
- Lester Matthews as - Becker
- Dennis Hoey as Capradossi
- Morris Harvey as De Breen
- Hal Gordon as Sim
Production edit
The film was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures.[2] It was one of a series of films made by the company featuring the popular stage entertainer Stanley Lupino. The film's art direction was by David Rawnsley.
Critical reception edit
TV Guide noted "a stiff opera-oriented production using Faust as a backdrop";[3] while britishfilmclassics.wordpress.com applauded "a highly entertaining performance by music hall star Stanley Lupino, who comes up with endless visual gags and one-liners."[4]
References edit
- ^ "Facing the Music (1933)". BFI. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012.
- ^ Wood p.77
- ^ "Facing The Music". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "British Musicals of the 1930s, Volume 3 – Facing the Music and For the Love of Mike - British Film Classics". British Film Classics.
Bibliography edit
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927–1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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