Has the Film Already Started? (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1951, Has the Film Already Started? is a notable film directed by Maurice Lemaître.
What it’s about. “A pink moving screen will stand at the entrance to the theatre, in the night. One hour before the screening a projectionist will show Griffith’s Intolerance on this screen. The start of the film will be announced at 8.30 but no one will enter before 9.30. During these 60 minutes of waiting, people on the first floor of the building will shake out very dusty carpets, and someone else will throw ice water on the heads of those spectators waiting for the screening. Some actors who have infiltrated the crowd will insult other actors on the first floor. At this moment only, and to stop the beginning of a scandal, the doors of the theatre will open…”
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Has the Film Already Started? 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 Has the Film Already Started? page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Has the Film Already Started? (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Has the Film Already Started? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Has the Film Already Started? worth watching?
- Has the Film Already Started? holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Has the Film Already Started? released?
- Has the Film Already Started? was released in 1951.