The Deputy Drummer

The Deputy Drummer
Directed by Lupino Lane
Written by
Based on the musical Darling, I Love You by Stanley Brightman & Arthur Rigby
Produced by Ian Sutherland
Starring
Cinematography Alex Bryce
Edited by Sam Simmonds
Music by
Production
company
St. George's Pictures
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
 September 1935
Running time
 71 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

The Deputy Drummer is a 1935 British musical film directed by Lupino Lane and starring Lane, Jean Denis and Kathleen Kelly.

The film was based on a stage musical. It was shot at Wembley Studios as a quota quickie for release by the American company Columbia Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrew Mazzei.

Synopsis

Drummer and aspiring composer Adolphus Miggs is fired by his exasperated bandleader. A talent agent secures him a job as a drummer at a society party, unaware that his former band have also been hired. To add to the confusion he masquerades as an aristocrat of the same name. Fortunately in the process he manages to foil some jewel thieves.

Reception

In summing up the film, the magazine Picturegoer concluded that "Lupino Lane's dances are its only asset".

Cast