Curtain at Eight (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1933, Curtain at Eight is a mystery film directed by E. Mason Hopper, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. An elderly detective sets out to find who murdered a lecherous stage actor. His estranged wife? His would-be fiancee? Her father? Her boyfriend? A suicided actress's sister? The temperamental prop man? Or maybe the show's talented female chimpanzee?
Who’s in it. Curtain at Eight stars C. Aubrey Smith as Detective Jim Hanley, Sam Hardy as Capt. Martin Gallagher, Dorothy Mackaill as Lola Cresmer and Paul Cavanagh as Wylie Thornton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Curtain at Eight 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 at Eight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Curtain at Eight tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Curtain at Eight (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Curtain at Eight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Curtain at Eight worth watching?
- Curtain at Eight holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Curtain at Eight?
- Curtain at Eight stars C. Aubrey Smith, Sam Hardy, Dorothy Mackaill, Paul Cavanagh and Russell Hopton.
- When was Curtain at Eight released?
- Curtain at Eight was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.