Curtain at Eight
1933, English. Directed by E. Mason Hopper.
An elderly detective sets out to find who murdered a lecherous stage actor. His estranged wife? His would-be fiancee? Her father? Her boyfriend? A suicided actress's sister? The temperamental prop man? Or maybe the show's talented female chimpanzee?
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- E. Mason HopperDirector
- C. Aubrey SmithDetective Jim Hanley
- Sam HardyCapt. Martin Gallagher
- Russell HoptonReporter Mooney
- Ruthelma StevensDoris Manning
- Hale HamiltonJ.K. Manning
- Jack MulhallCarey Weldon
- Dorothy MackaillLola Cresmer
- Syd SaylorMac MacIntosh, the prop man
- Paul CavanaghWylie Thornton
- Natalie MoorheadAlma Jenkins Thornton
- Marion ShillingAnice Cresmer
- William HumphreyAllison, addled actor
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward T. Lowe Jr.
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How long is Curtain at Eight?
Curtain at Eight runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Curtain at Eight have a post-credits scene?
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Curtain at Eight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Curtain at Eight is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Curtain at Eight on?
Curtain at Eight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Curtain at Eight?
If you liked Curtain at Eight, try Murder in Three Acts, The Mirror Crack'd, Deathtrap.
Who directed Curtain at Eight?
Curtain at Eight (1933) was directed by E. Mason Hopper and stars C. Aubrey Smith, Sam Hardy, Russell Hopton.