United States / Apr 18, 1940 / NR
Secrets of Show Business Hilariously Revealed!
1h 3min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ralph Forbes | Leslie Barrivale |
| Ann Shoemaker | Mrs. Middleton |
| J.M. Kerrigan | Mr. Middleton |
| Tommy Kelly | Freddy Middleton |
| Tom Kennedy | Masseur |
| Byron Foulger | Director of Medbury Theatre Group |
| Sarah Edwards | Literary Committee Member |
| Helena Phillips Evans | Mrs. Masterson, The Landlady |
| Charlie Hall | Second Waiter |
| Paul Irving | Critic In Dressing Room |
| Frank Mills | Stagehand |
| Edmund Mortimer | Dressing Room Guest |
| William H. O'Brien | Waiter Bringing Caviar |
| Ronald R. Rondell | Bandleader In Montage |
| Larry Steers | Dressing Room Guest |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Curtain Call |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 18 aprile 1940 |
| Production | Howard Benedict |
| Writer | Howard J. Green, Dalton Trumbo |
| Editing | Harry Marker |
| Cinematography | Russell Metty |
| Assistant directors | Frank Woodruff |
| Camera operators | Russell Metty |
| Additional photography | Russell Metty |
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| Production design | Van Nest Polglase |
| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase |
| Set decoration | Van Nest Polglase |
| Music | Roy Webb, John L. Cass |
| Sound | Roy Webb, John L. Cass |
| Costume design | Renié, Mel Berns |
| Makeup | Mel Berns, Renié |
| Hairstyling | Renié, Mel Berns |
Release dates
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