Curtain Up(1952)
Curtain Up Synopsis
In a small town in the 1950s a repertory company meets on Monday morning to start rehearsing the following week's play. This is a ghastly thing written by the aunt of one of the theatre's directors. The producer doesn't try to hide his annoyance about it, and is further exercised when the authoress herself arrives to help. The cast have to try and sort out real-life problems that keep intruding as they wrestle with the play's dire dialogue.
Curtain Up (1952) is a comedy film directed by Ralph Smart, released on March 12, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Robert Morley, Margaret Rutherford, Kay Kendall and Michael Medwin. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Smart
- Writers:
- phillip king, Jack Davies, Michael Pertwee
- Producers:
- Robert Garrett
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Pavey
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- Constellation Films
- Status:
- Released
Curtain Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Morley
as W.H. 'Harry' Derwent Blacker
Margaret Rutherford
as Catherine Beckwith / Jeremy St. Claire
Kay Kendall
as Sandra Beverley
Michael Medwin
as Jerry Winterton
Liam Gaffney
as Norwood Beverley
- Olive Sloane
Olive Sloane
as Maud Baron
Lloyd Lamble
as Jackson
Charlotte Mitchell
as Daphne Ray
- Charles Lamb
Charles Lamb
as George
- Constance Lorne
Constance Lorne
as Sarah Stebbins
- Maggie Hanley
Maggie Hanley
as Mary
Stringer Davis
as Vicar
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Smart, written by phillip king, Jack Davies and Michael Pertwee, produced by Robert Garrett.
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Curtain Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Curtain Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Curtain Up online?
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Curtain Up (1952) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Curtain Up?
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The main cast of Curtain Up (1952) includes Robert Morley, Margaret Rutherford, Kay Kendall, Michael Medwin and Liam Gaffney. The film was directed by Ralph Smart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Curtain Up released?
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Curtain Up was released on March 12, 1952 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Curtain Up worth watching?
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Curtain Up (1952) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.