Curtain Up (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1952, Curtain Up is a comedy film directed by Ralph Smart, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small town in the 1950s a repertory company meets on Monday morning to start rehearsing the following week's play. This is a ghastly thing written by the aunt of one of the theatre's directors. The producer doesn't try to hide his annoyance about it, and is further exercised when the authoress herself arrives to help. The cast have to try and sort out real-life problems that keep intruding as they wrestle with the play's dire dialogue.
Who’s in it. Curtain Up stars Robert Morley as W.H. 'Harry' Derwent Blacker, Margaret Rutherford as Catherine Beckwith / Jeremy St. Claire, Kay Kendall as Sandra Beverley and Michael Medwin as Jerry Winterton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Curtain Up 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 Curtain Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Curtain Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Curtain Up (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Curtain Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Curtain Up worth watching?
- Curtain Up holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Curtain Up?
- Curtain Up stars Robert Morley, Margaret Rutherford, Kay Kendall, Michael Medwin and Liam Gaffney.
- When was Curtain Up released?
- Curtain Up was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.