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.
Top Cast
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Robert Morley
W.H. 'Harry' Derwent Blacker
Margaret Rutherford
Catherine Beckwith / Jeremy St. Claire
Kay Kendall
Sandra Beverley
Michael Medwin
Jerry Winterton
Liam Gaffney
Norwood Beverley
Olive Sloane
Maud Baron
Lloyd Lamble
Jackson
Charlotte Mitchell
Daphne Ray
Charles Lamb
George
Constance Lorne
Sarah Stebbins
Maggie Hanley
Mary
Stringer Davis
Vicar
Joan Hickson
Harry's Landlady
John Cazabon
Mr Stebbins
Diana Calderwood
Set Painter
Joan Rice
Avis
Sam Kydd
Ambulance man (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Smart
- Screenplay & Story
- phillip king, Jack Davies, Michael Pertwee
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- Curtain Up
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Constellation Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Smart
phillip king, Jack Davies, Michael Pertwee
Malcolm Arnold
Stanley Pavey
Douglas Robertson
Robert Garrett
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Smart
Director
Robert Garrett
Producer
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Stanley Pavey
Director of Photography
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Douglas Robertson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curtain Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Curtain Up about?
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.
Who directed Curtain Up?
Curtain Up was directed by Ralph Smart.
Who stars in Curtain Up?
The principal cast of Curtain Up includes Robert Morley, Margaret Rutherford, Kay Kendall, Michael Medwin, Liam Gaffney.
When was Curtain Up released and how long is it?
Curtain Up was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Curtain Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curtain Up was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Curtain Up?
Curtain Up holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).