Curtain Call
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Synopsis
Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find.
Top Cast
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Barbara Read
Helen Middleton
Alan Mowbray
Donald Avery
Donald MacBride
Jeff Crandall
Helen Vinson
Charlotte Morley
John Archer
Ted Palmer
Leona Maricle
Miss 'Smitty' Smith, Crandall's Secretary
Frank Faylen
Spike Malone
Ralph Forbes
Leslie Barrivale
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Middleton
J.M. Kerrigan
Mr. Middleton
Tommy Kelly
Freddy Middleton
Tom Kennedy
Masseur
Byron Foulger
Director of Medbury Theatre Group
Sarah Edwards
Literary Committee Member
Helena Phillips Evans
Mrs. Masterson, The Landlady
Charlie Hall
Second Waiter
Paul Irving
Critic In Dressing Room
Frank Mills
Stagehand
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Woodruff
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Curtain Call
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Woodruff
Dalton Trumbo, Howard J. Green
Roy Webb
Russell Metty
Harry Marker
Howard Benedict
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Marker
Editor
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Howard Benedict
Producer
Frank Woodruff
Director
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Renié
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Curtain Call.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curtain Call
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Curtain Call?
The principal cast of Curtain Call includes Barbara Read, Alan Mowbray, Donald MacBride, Helen Vinson, John Archer.
When was Curtain Call released and how long is it?
Curtain Call was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Curtain Call?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curtain Call was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Curtain Call?
Curtain Call holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).