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Curtain Call

Curtain Call

Secrets of Show Business Hilariously Revealed!

1940•1h 3m•7.3/10
Comedy

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7.3/10(3)

Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find.

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Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Barbara Read

Barbara Read

Helen Middleton

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

Donald Avery

Donald MacBride

Donald MacBride

Jeff Crandall

Helen Vinson

Helen Vinson

Charlotte Morley

John Archer

John Archer

Ted Palmer

Leona Maricle

Leona Maricle

Miss 'Smitty' Smith, Crandall's Secretary

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Spike Malone

Ralph Forbes

Ralph Forbes

Leslie Barrivale

Ann Shoemaker

Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Middleton

J.M. Kerrigan

J.M. Kerrigan

Mr. Middleton

Tommy Kelly

Tommy Kelly

Freddy Middleton

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

Masseur

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Director of Medbury Theatre Group

Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards

Literary Committee Member

Helena Phillips Evans

Mrs. Masterson, The Landlady

Charlie Hall

Charlie Hall

Second Waiter

Paul Irving

Critic In Dressing Room

Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Stagehand

Edmund Mortimer

Dressing Room Guest

William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Waiter Bringing Caviar

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