The Curtain Pole
Originally released in 1909. The Curtain Pole is a comedy film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mack Sennett, Harry Solter, and Florence Lawrence
Synopsis
An upper class drawing room. A gentleman breaks the curtain pole and goes in search of a replacement, but he stops into a pub first. He buys a very long pole, and causes havoc everywhere he passes, accumulating an ever-growing entourage chasing him, until he escapes them through a bit of movie magic, only to discover that the pole has already been replaced.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1909
117 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mack Sennett
as Monsieur Dupont
Harry Solter
as Mr. Edwards
Florence Lawrence
as Mrs. Edwards
Linda Arvidson
as Party planner / Woman on street
Jeanie Macpherson
as Party planner / Nurse with buggy
Arthur V. Johnson
as Man in bar / Vegetable vendor / Party guest
Clara T. Bracy
George Gebhardt
as Man in top hat
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Curtain Pole about?
An upper class drawing room. A gentleman breaks the curtain pole and goes in search of a replacement, but he stops into a pub first. He buys a very long pole, and causes havoc everywhere he passes,...
Who directed The Curtain Pole?
The Curtain Pole was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Curtain Pole?
The Curtain Pole has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Curtain Pole released?
The Curtain Pole was released on February 15, 1909 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Curtain Pole?
The main cast of The Curtain Pole includes Mack Sennett, Harry Solter, Florence Lawrence, Linda Arvidson, Jeanie Macpherson.