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Curtain Call (1940 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Curtain Call' is a 1940 comedy, directed by Frank Woodruff and starring Barbara Read, Helen Vinson, Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride. The film was followed by a sequel, 'Footlight Fever', released in 1941.
Synopsis
Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find. The producer and director conspire to give the actress a dreadful role to play from the script of "The End of Everything". The plot to mislead the actress, however, backfires when she loves the role and gives a stellar performance, which turns the play into a hit.
Cast
* Barbara Read as Helen Middleton
* Alan Mowbray as Donald Avery
* Helen Vinson as Charlotte Morley
* Donald MacBride as Geoffrey "Jeff" Crandall
* John Archer as Ted Palmer
* Leona Maricle as Miss "Smitty" Smith, Crandall's secretary
* Frank Faylen as Spike Malone
* Tom Kennedy as Massage Attendant
* Ralph Forbes as Leslie Barrivale
* J. M. Kerrigan as Mr. Middleton
* Ann Shoemaker as Mrs. Middleton
* Tommy Kelly as Fred "Freddy" Middleton
References
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