Summary
Curtain Up is a British film comedy first released in 1952,
directed by Ralph Smart.
The film stars Robert Morley, Margaret Rutherford, Kay Kendall, Michael Medwin and Olive Sloane.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Ralph Smart
- Script: Jack Davies, Philip King, Michael Pertwee
- Photo: Stanley Pavey
- Music: Malcolm Arnold
- Cast: Robert Morley (W.H. ’Harry’ Derwent Blacker), Margaret Rutherford (Catherine Beckwith), Kay Kendall (Sandra Beverley), Michael Medwin (Jerry Winterton), Olive Sloane (Maud Baron), Liam Gaffney (Norwood Beverley), Lloyd Lamble (Jackson), Charlotte Mitchell (Daphne Ray), Charles Lamb (George), Constance Lorne (Sarah Stebbins), Maggie Hanley (Mary), Stringer Davis (Vicar), Joan Hickson (Harry’s Landlady), John Cazabon (Mr Stebbins), Diana Calderwood (Set Painter), Joan Rice (Avis), Sam Kydd (Ambulanceman)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 81 min; B&W
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