The Curtain Rises (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1938, The Curtain Rises is a comedy and drama film directed by Marc Allégret.
What it’s about. François, Cécilia and Isabelle are students of the drama class of the Conservatoire led by Professor Lambertin. François is in love with Isabelle who also loves him, but he is pursued by Cecilia, his former mistress. Cécilia commits suicide staging the suicide like a crime, so as to involve Francis. But a testimony restores the truth.
Who’s in it. The Curtain Rises stars Claude Dauphin as François Polti, Janine Darcey as Isabelle, Louis Jouvet as Professeur Lambertin and Odette Joyeux as Cécilia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Curtain Rises has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Curtain Rises page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Curtain Rises tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Curtain Rises (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Curtain Rises change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Curtain Rises worth watching?
- The Curtain Rises holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Curtain Rises?
- The Curtain Rises stars Claude Dauphin, Janine Darcey, Louis Jouvet, Odette Joyeux and André Brunot.
- When was The Curtain Rises released?
- The Curtain Rises was released in 1938.