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The Curtain Rises

1938 · 99 min · Director: Marc Allégret

The Curtain Rises (1938) is a comedy, directed by Marc Allégret. It stars Louis Jouvet and Claude Dauphin. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What The Curtain Rises Is About

Paris, 1938. Entrance exams for the drama conservatory are under way; many apply and few get in. Isabelle is one of the chosen and joins François and Cécilia from the second and third years. They all sit in Professor Lambertin's class. Passionate about acting and forever performing, these young people start believing that life is a farce too, and their attachments become a mess. Marc Allégret directs, with Louis Jouvet as the professor. The film's own motto sums it up: put art in your life and life in your art.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Curtain Rises about?

Paris, 1938. Entrance exams for the drama conservatory are under way; many apply and few get in.

Where can I watch The Curtain Rises?

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How long is The Curtain Rises?

The Curtain Rises runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).

When did The Curtain Rises come out?

The Curtain Rises was released in 1938.

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.

What is The Curtain Rises's rating?

The Curtain Rises holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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