Curtain Razor (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, Curtain Razor is a comedy and animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Porky, a talent scout for "Goode and Korney Talent Agency," auditions various acts. A final gag has a wolf performing this "stupendous act" where he wears a devil hat, cape and the like, drinks nitroglycerin, gasoline and other explosive stuff, then swallows a match. KABOOM! Porky thinks that the act is really good until the wolf's ghost comes in and says that there's a catch... "I can only do it once!"(Source: bcdb.com)
Who’s in it. Curtain Razor stars Mel Blanc as Porky Pig / Grasshopper / Turtle / Al Jolson / Janitor / Dog / Flea Circus Dog (voice), Dave Barry as Various (voice) (uncredited), Stan Freberg as Fox (voice) (uncredited) and Dorothy Lloyd as Various (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Curtain Razor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Curtain Razor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Curtain Razor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Curtain Razor (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Curtain Razor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Curtain Razor worth watching?
- Curtain Razor holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Curtain Razor?
- Curtain Razor stars Mel Blanc, Dave Barry, Stan Freberg, Dorothy Lloyd and Cliff Nazarro.
- When was Curtain Razor released?
- Curtain Razor was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.