The Curtain Rises
Entrée des artistes
“"I was seventeen, I'm not anymore because you are and seventeen is not for everyone at the same time!"”
Synopsis
1938, France, Paris, at the Superior Conservatory of Dramatic Art ("Conservatoire Supérieur d'Art Dramatique"). The first-year entrance exams are in full swing. Many applicants, few accepted. Isabelle (Janine Darcey) is one of the few chosen. She joins former students from the second and third years, including François (Claude Dauphin) and Cécilia (Odette Joyeux). They attend the drama class run by Professor Lambertin (Louis Jouvet). The young people, passionate and eager to become comedians, clash in tumultuous love affairs, because by dint of acting, they imagine that life is a farce. François, for example, is in love with Isabelle, who also loves him, but is pursued by Cecilia, his former mistress... "Put art in your life and life in your art!"
Top Cast
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Louis Jouvet
M. Lambertin, professeur au Conservatoire
Claude Dauphin
François Polti
Janine Darcey
Isabelle Didier
Odette Joyeux
Cécilia Prieur
Bernard Blier
Pescani, un élève du Conservatoire
Robert Pizani
Jérôme
Madeleine Lambert
Mme Élisabeth Prieur, mère de Cécilia
Roger Blin
Dominique, le gardien du château de la famille de Cécilia
Mady Made
Denise
Babita Soren
Norah Storm
André Brunot
Fernand Grenaison, l'oncle d'Isabelle
Madeleine Geoffroy
Mme Fernande Grenaison, épouse de Fernand
Henri Busquet
L'appariteur du Conservatoire
Georges Pally
Marty, le patron du café
Yves Brainville
Sylvestre
Gaby André
Mireille, une élève du Conservatoire
Hélène Dassonville
Une élève du Conservatoire
Sanda Dancovici
Une élève du Conservatoire
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- André Cayatte, Marc Allégret, Henri Jeanson
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Entrée des artistes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Regina Films, Filmsonor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
André Cayatte, Marc Allégret, Henri Jeanson
Georges Auric
Ernest Bourreaud, Christian Matras
Yvonne Martin
Pierre O'Connell, Arys Nissoti
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Ernest Bourreaud
Director of Photography
Yvonne Martin
Editor
André Cayatte
Writer
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Marc Allégret
Writer
Pierre O'Connell
Producer
Arys Nissoti
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curtain Rises
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What is The Curtain Rises about?
1938, France, Paris, at the Superior Conservatory of Dramatic Art ("Conservatoire Supérieur d'Art Dramatique"). The first-year entrance exams are in full swing. Many applicants, few accepted. Isabelle (Janine Darcey) is one of the few chosen. She joins former students from the second and third years, including François (Claude Dauphin) and Cécilia (Odette Joyeux). They attend the drama class run by Professor Lambertin (Louis Jouvet). The young people, passionate and eager to become comedians, clash in tumultuous love affairs, because by dint of acting, they imagine that life is a farce. François, for example, is in love with Isabelle, who also loves him, but is pursued by Cecilia, his former mistress... "Put art in your life and life in your art!"
Who directed The Curtain Rises?
The Curtain Rises was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in The Curtain Rises?
The principal cast of The Curtain Rises includes Louis Jouvet, Claude Dauphin, Janine Darcey, Odette Joyeux, Bernard Blier.
When was The Curtain Rises released and how long is it?
The Curtain Rises was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curtain Rises?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curtain Rises was composed by Georges Auric.