The Curtain Pole (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1909, The Curtain Pole is a comedy film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. An upper class drawing room. A gentleman breaks the curtain pole and goes in search of a replacement, but he stops into a pub first. He buys a very long pole, and causes havoc everywhere he passes, accumulating an ever-growing entourage chasing him, until he escapes them through a bit of movie magic, only to discover that the pole has already been replaced.
Who’s in it. The Curtain Pole stars Mack Sennett as Monsieur Dupont, Harry Solter as Mr. Edwards, Florence Lawrence as Mrs. Edwards and Linda Arvidson as Party planner / Woman on street, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Curtain Pole has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Curtain Pole page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Curtain Pole tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Curtain Pole (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Curtain Pole change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Curtain Pole worth watching?
- The Curtain Pole holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Curtain Pole?
- The Curtain Pole stars Mack Sennett, Harry Solter, Florence Lawrence, Linda Arvidson and Jeanie Macpherson.
- When was The Curtain Pole released?
- The Curtain Pole was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.