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The Curtain Rises (1938)

Movie ★ 7.8 99 min

Comedy Drama

1938, France, Paris, at the Superior Conservatory of Dramatic Art ("Conservatoire Supérieur d'Art Dramatique"). The first-year entrance exams are in full swing. Many applicants, few accepted. Isabelle (Janine Darcey) is one of the few chosen. She joins former students from the second and third years, including François (Claude Dauphin) and Cécilia (Odette Joyeux). They attend the drama class run by Professor Lambertin (Louis Jouvet). The young people, passionate and eager to become comedians, clash in tumultuous love affairs, because by dint of acting, they imagine that life is a farce. François, for example, is in love with Isabelle, who also loves him, but is pursued by Cecilia, his former mistress... "Put art in your life and life in your art!"

Marc Allégret Director André Cayatte Writer Marc Allégret Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 6, 1938
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0030100
Country
Language
Studio
Regina Films,

Cast

Louis Jouvet Louis Jouvet M. Lambertin, professeur au Conservatoire Claude Dauphin Claude Dauphin François Polti Janine Darcey Janine Darcey Isabelle Didier Odette Joyeux Odette Joyeux Cécilia Prieur Bernard Blier Bernard Blier Pescani, un élève du Conservatoire Robert Pizani Robert Pizani Jérôme Madeleine Lambert Mme Élisabeth Prieur, mère de Cécilia Roger Blin Roger Blin Dominique, le gardien du château de la famille de Cécilia Mady Made Denise Babita Soren Norah Storm André Brunot André Brunot Fernand Grenaison, l'oncle d'Isabelle Madeleine Geoffroy Madeleine Geoffroy Mme Fernande Grenaison, épouse de Fernand Henri Busquet L'appariteur du Conservatoire Georges Pally Georges Pally Marty, le patron du café Yves Brainville Yves Brainville Sylvestre Gaby André Gaby André Mireille, une élève du Conservatoire Hélène Dassonville Hélène Dassonville Une élève du Conservatoire Sanda Dancovici Une élève du Conservatoire

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Curtain Rises about?
1938, France, Paris, at the Superior Conservatory of Dramatic Art ("Conservatoire Supérieur d'Art Dramatique"). The first-year entrance exams are in full swing. Many applicants, few accepted. Isabelle (Janine Darcey) is one of the few chosen. She joins former students from the second and third years, including François (Claude Dauphin) and Cécilia (Odette Joyeux). They attend the drama class run by Professor Lambertin (Louis Jouvet). The young people, passionate and eager to become comedians, clash in tumultuous love affairs, because by dint of acting, they imagine that life is a farce. François, for example, is in love with Isabelle, who also loves him, but is pursued by Cecilia, his former mistress... "Put art in your life and life in your art!"
Who directed The Curtain Rises?
The Curtain Rises was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in The Curtain Rises?
The Curtain Rises stars Louis Jouvet, Claude Dauphin, Janine Darcey, Odette Joyeux.
When was The Curtain Rises released?
The Curtain Rises is a 1938 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Curtain Rises?
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