Facing the Music (1933 film)
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Nancy Burne and Stanley Lupino
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| Directed by | Harry Hughes |
| Produced by | John Maxwell |
| Written by |
Clifford Grey Sidney Gilliat Frank Launder Stanley Lupino |
| Starring |
Stanley Lupino Nancy Burne Jose Collins Dennis Hoey |
| Music by | Harry Acres |
| Cinematography |
Walter J. Harvey Bryan Langley |
| Edited by | Leslie Norman |
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| Distributed by | Wardour Films |
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Release date
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June 1933 |
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Running time
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72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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.
The film was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures. 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.
In order to promote his client a publicist organises a fake robbery of her jewels, but things soon begin to unravel.
TV Guide noted "a stiff opera-oriented production using Faust as a backdrop"; 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."
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