The Curtain Pole
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.
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"The Curtain Pole" (1909) by director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith, Mack Sennett, Billy Bitzer
- Original Title
- The Curtain Pole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith, Mack Sennett, Billy Bitzer
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Mack Sennett
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curtain Pole
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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, 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.
Who directed The Curtain Pole?
The Curtain Pole was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Curtain Pole?
The principal cast of The Curtain Pole includes Mack Sennett, Harry Solter, Florence Lawrence, Linda Arvidson, Jeanie Macpherson.
When was The Curtain Pole released and how long is it?
The Curtain Pole was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 13m.