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Curtain Call(1940)
Status: Released
Date: 1940-04-18
73%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 3m
Secrets of Show Business Hilariously Revealed!
Overview:
Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Curtain Call
Top 10 Billed Cast
Barbara Read
Helen Middleton
Alan Mowbray
Donald Avery
Donald MacBride
Jeff Crandall
Helen Vinson
Charlotte Morley
John Archer
Ted Palmer
Leona Maricle
Miss 'Smitty' Smith, Crandall's Secretary
Frank Faylen
Spike Malone
Ralph Forbes
Leslie Barrivale
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Middleton
J.M. Kerrigan
Mr. Middleton
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Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find.
Release Date
1940-04-18
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Secrets of Show Business Hilariously Revealed!
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