Facing the Music (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.

Plot
In order to promote his client a publicist organises a fake robbery of her jewels, but things soon begin to unravel.

Cast

 * 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
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.

Critical reception
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."