The Curtain Falls
Synopsis
In this drama an older actress plays her last role. The aging thespian is terribly depressed and ready to kill herself when she finds out that an older more successful friend has vanished. The missing actress's family is in a real quandry. To help them, the other impersonates the older actress. Loose ends are knitted together and then she admits her ruse.
Top Cast
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Henrietta Crosman
Sarah Crabtree - Lady Scorsby
Dorothy Lee
Dot Scorsby
William Bakewell
Barry Graham
Natalie Moorhead
Katherine Scorsby
Holmes Herbert
John Scorsby
John Darrow
Allan Scorsby
Eddie Kane
Taggart
Dorothy Revier
Helene Deveridge
Jameson Thomas
Martin Deveridge
Bryant Washburn
Doctor
Aggie Herring
Mrs. McGillicuddy
Wilson Benge
Scorsby's 1st Butler
Fern Emmett
Undetermined Secondary Role
Jack Shutta
Undetermined Secondary Role
Lloyd Ingraham
Lansing - the Banker
Jane Keckley
Scoursby's Maid
Tom Ricketts
Hotel Manager
Al Bridge
Mover
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Brown
- Original Title
- The Curtain Falls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Karl Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Karl Brown
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curtain Falls
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What is The Curtain Falls about?
In this drama an older actress plays her last role. The aging thespian is terribly depressed and ready to kill herself when she finds out that an older more successful friend has vanished. The missing actress's family is in a real quandry. To help them, the other impersonates the older actress. Loose ends are knitted together and then she admits her ruse.
Who directed The Curtain Falls?
The Curtain Falls was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in The Curtain Falls?
The principal cast of The Curtain Falls includes Henrietta Crosman, Dorothy Lee, William Bakewell, Natalie Moorhead, Holmes Herbert.
When was The Curtain Falls released and how long is it?
The Curtain Falls was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Curtain Falls?
The Curtain Falls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).