Curtain Call
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Originally released in 1940. Curtain Call is a comedy film. directed by Frank Woodruff. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Read, Alan Mowbray, and Donald MacBride
Synopsis
Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 18, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Read
as Helen Middleton
Alan Mowbray
as Donald Avery
Donald MacBride
as Jeff Crandall
Helen Vinson
as Charlotte Morley
John Archer
as Ted Palmer
Leona Maricle
as Miss 'Smitty' Smith, Crandall's Secretary
Frank Faylen
as Spike Malone
Ralph Forbes
as Leslie Barrivale
Ann Shoemaker
as Mrs. Middleton
J.M. Kerrigan
as Mr. Middleton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtain Call about?
Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find.
Who directed Curtain Call?
Curtain Call was directed by Frank Woodruff.
How long is Curtain Call?
Curtain Call has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Curtain Call released?
Curtain Call was released on April 18, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Curtain Call?
The main cast of Curtain Call includes Barbara Read, Alan Mowbray, Donald MacBride, Helen Vinson, John Archer.