Face the Music
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Synopsis
A famed trumpet player is suspected of murdering a blues singer. Using only two minor clues, he narrows the suspects to four people, but only after surviving poison placed on the mouthpiece of his trumpet!
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The Black Glove (1954) - Got You on My Mind
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Alex Nicol
James Bradley
Eleanor Summerfield
Barbara Quigley
John Salew
Maxie Margulies
Paul Carpenter
Johnny Sutherland
Geoffrey Keen
Maurie Green
Ann Hanslip
Maxine Halbard
Fred Johnson
Det. Sgt. MacKenzie
Martin Boddey
Insp. Mulrooney
Arthur Lane
Jeff Colt
Paula Byrne
Gloria Lewis Colt
Leo Phillips
Dresser
Freddie Tripp
Stage manager
Frank Birch
Trumpet Salesman
Jeremy Hawk
Recording Technician
James Carney
Barman Mickey
Melvyn Hayes
Hotel Bellhop
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Borneman
- Original Title
- Face the Music
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Ernest Borneman
Walter J. Harvey
Maurice Rootes
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Ernest Borneman
Screenplay
Michael Carreras
Producer
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Maurice Rootes
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Face the Music
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What is Face the Music about?
A famed trumpet player is suspected of murdering a blues singer. Using only two minor clues, he narrows the suspects to four people, but only after surviving poison placed on the mouthpiece of his trumpet!
Who directed Face the Music?
Face the Music was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in Face the Music?
The principal cast of Face the Music includes Alex Nicol, Eleanor Summerfield, John Salew, Paul Carpenter, Geoffrey Keen.
When was Face the Music released and how long is it?
Face the Music was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is Face the Music based on a book or true story?
Face the Music is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Borneman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Face the Music?
Face the Music holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).