Heads We Go
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Elstree , United Kingdom |
| Products | Films |
Heads We Go, known in the United States as The Charming Deceiver, is a 1933 British comedy film helmed by director Monty Banks. The movie stars Constance Cummings, Frank Lawton, and Binnie Barnes. It was produced at Elstree Studios under the banner of British International Pictures, with set designs crafted by Duncan Sutherland.
Plot
Betty Smith, a struggling model, is confused with the famous Hollywood actress Dorothy Kay. Taking advantage of this mix-up, newspaper heir Toby Tyrrell persuades her to impersonate Kay, leading to a daring identity switch.
Reception
While Allmovie criticized the film as a "worn-out quota quickie," British Pictures regarded it as a "lively romantic comedy centered on misunderstandings," commending Constance Cummings for delivering an "effortlessly glamorous and captivating" portrayal.
Bibliography
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.