1933 film
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]
Plot
In order to promote his client a publicist organises a fake robbery of her jewels, but things soon begin to unravel.
Cast
Production
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
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
Bibliography
Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927–1939 . British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
Gilliat only
Launder only
Together
Writers only Directed together Directed by Gilliat Directed by Launder Producers only