Behind That Curtain (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1929, Behind That Curtain is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 91 minutes. “A Love Mystery Drama of Scotland Yard” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk. John and Lois fly to San Francisco. Eric shows up and tries to kill John, but Scotland Yard's Lt. Charlie Chan intervenes. Chan fans may be disappointed in this globe-trotting mystery, however, as the detective only appears in a few scenes. The film is more noteworthy for its introduction of Boris Karloff to sound features, in a small role as a servant from Sudan who mutters inscrutable nonsense about the whims of the desert.
Who’s in it. Behind That Curtain stars Warner Baxter as Col John Beetham, Lois Moran as Eve Mannering Durand, E.L. Park as Police Insp. Charlie Chan and Boris Karloff as Beetham's Manservent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Behind That Curtain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind That Curtain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind That Curtain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind That Curtain (1929)?
- In US, Behind That Curtain is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind That Curtain worth watching?
- Behind That Curtain holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind That Curtain?
- Behind That Curtain stars Warner Baxter, Lois Moran, E.L. Park, Boris Karloff and Gilbert Emery.
- When was Behind That Curtain released?
- Behind That Curtain was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.