The Curtain Rises

The Curtain Rises

7.9

1938-10-06

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!"

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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!"

Released

1938-10-06

Runtime

99

Director

Marc Allégret

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Language

Français

Production

Regina Films

Filmsonor

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    Louis Jouvet

    Louis Jouvet
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    Claude Dauphin

    Claude Dauphin
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    Janine Darcey

    Janine Darcey
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    Odette Joyeux

    Odette Joyeux
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    Bernard Blier

    Bernard Blier
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    Robert Pizani

    Robert Pizani
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    Madeleine Lambert

    Madeleine Lambert
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    Roger Blin

    Roger Blin
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    Mady Made

    Mady Made
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    Babita Soren

    Babita Soren
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    André Brunot

    André Brunot
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    Madeleine Geoffroy

    Madeleine Geoffroy
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    Henri Busquet

    Henri Busquet
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    Georges Pally

    Georges Pally
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    Yves Brainville

    Yves Brainville
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    Gaby André

    Gaby André
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    Hélène Dassonville

    Hélène Dassonville
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    Sanda Dancovici

    Sanda Dancovici
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    Anita Daene

    Anita Daene
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    Denise Berley

    Denise Berley
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    Nina Sinclair

    Nina Sinclair
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    André Roussin

    André Roussin
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    Michel Vitold

    Michel Vitold
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    Dennery

    Dennery
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    Roland Piétri

    Roland Piétri
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    Julien Carette

    Julien Carette
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    Sylvie

    Sylvie
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    Marcel Dalio

    Marcel Dalio
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    Marcel Lupovici

    Marcel Lupovici
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    Noël Roquevert

    Noël Roquevert
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    Paul Escoffier

    Paul Escoffier
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    Albert Broquin

    Albert Broquin
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    Marcelle Monthil

    Marcelle Monthil
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    Odette Talazac

    Odette Talazac
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    Dora Doll

    Dora Doll
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    Gabrielle Fontan

    Gabrielle Fontan
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    Made Siamé

    Made Siamé
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    Louise Fouquet

    Louise Fouquet
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    Paul Delauzac

    Paul Delauzac
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    Robert Moor

    Robert Moor
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    Paula Dehelly

    Paula Dehelly
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    Titys

    Titys
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    Paul Marcel

    Paul Marcel
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    Josette Daydé

    Josette Daydé
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    Jacqueline Marsan

    Jacqueline Marsan
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    Jacqueline Ravel

    Jacqueline Ravel
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    Jacqueline Valois

    Jacqueline Valois
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    Jacques Jansen

    Jacques Jansen
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    Sylvie Deniau

    Sylvie Deniau
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    Monique Mélinand

    Monique Mélinand
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    Wanda Kérien

    Wanda Kérien
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    Anita Vangué

    Anita Vangué
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    Tony Jacquot

    Tony Jacquot