Curtain Up (1952)
The world of provincial British theatre is given a gentle going over in Curtain Up. Short of funds, a small-town repertory troupe is forced to bow to the whims of wealthy Catherine (Margaret Rutherford), the aunt of the theatre's manager. When Catherine writes a perfectly dreadful play, the actors are compelled to stage the "masterpiece," with hilarious results. Matching Margaret Rutherford scowl for scowl and double-take for double-take is Robert Morley as the troupe's pompous director. The delectable Kay Kendall provides a few sublime moments as the velvet-voiced leading lady. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Morley, Margaret Rutherford, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ralph Smart
Synopsis of Curtain Up
The world of provincial British theatre is given a gentle going over in Curtain Up. Short of funds, a small-town repertory troupe is forced to bow to the whims of wealthy Catherine (Margaret Rutherford), the aunt of the theatre's manager. When Catherine writes a perfectly dreadful play, the actors are compelled to stage the "masterpiece," with hilarious results. Matching Margaret Rutherford scowl for scowl and double-take for double-take is Robert Morley as the troupe's pompous director. The delectable Kay Kendall provides a few sublime moments as the velvet-voiced leading lady. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Curtain Up
- Robert Morley - Harry
- Olive Sloane - Maud
- Charlotte Mitchell - Daphne
- Liam Gaffney - Norwood
- Lloyd Lamble - Jackson
- Charles Lamb - George
- Stringer Davis - Vicar
- Constance Lorne - Sarah Stebbings
- Margaret Rutherford - Catherine Beckwith/Jeremy St. Claire
- Joan Rice - Avis
- Kay Kendall - Sandra
- Margaret Avery - Mary
- Michael Medwin - Jerry
- Diana Calderwood - Scenic Artist
- Joan Hickson - Landlady
- John Cazabon - Mr. Stebbings
- Director(s):
- Ralph Smart
- Writer(s):
- Michael Pertwee, Jack Davies
- Producer(s):
- Robert Garrett
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