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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Infobox 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

Шаблон:Harry Hughes Шаблон:Launder and Gilliat


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