| Facing the Music | |
| Director: | Harry Hughes |
| Producer: | John Maxwell |
| Music: | Harry Acres |
| Editing: | Leslie Norman |
| Studio: | British International Pictures |
| Distributor: | Wardour Films |
| Runtime: | 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.[1]
In order to promote his client a publicist organises a fake robbery of her jewels, but things soon begin to unravel.
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.
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]