Curtain Call

NR
1h 3m
1940
7.3 /10 (3)

Secrets of Show Business Hilariously Revealed!

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1940-04-18

Top Billed Cast

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

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