Drop the Curtain
1955, Spanish. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
Cantinflas, who owns a cleaning business, cleans the windows of the house of a famous French actress. While carrying out his work he observes how a man steals one of the famous actress necklaces, but he can only see his back.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Cast & crew
- Miguel M. DelgadoDirector
- CantinflasCantinflas
- Beatriz SaavedraAnita
- Christiane MartelLulu Duval
- Alberto CataláAsistente Cantinflas
- Víctor AlcocerJefe de Policía
- Tito NovaroActor en teatro
- María HerreroSecretaria
- Alejandro CiangherottiJulián
- Rafael AlcaydeJefe de banda criminal
- Miguel ManzanoPeralta
- Ernesto FinanceEmpleado teatro
- Armando Espinosa(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1955
- Original title
- Abajo el Telón
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Jaime Salvador
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Drop the Curtain: quick answers
What should I watch before Drop the Curtain?
Watch Si yo fuera diputado (1952), The Atomic Fireman (1952), Mr. Photographer (1953), and Tailored gentleman (1954) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Drop the Curtain?
Next in the series: Up and Down (1956), El bolero de Raquel (1957), and Love Your Neighbor (1958).
Is Drop the Curtain worth watching?
Drop the Curtain doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Drop the Curtain?
Drop the Curtain runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Drop the Curtain have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Drop the Curtain on?
Drop the Curtain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drop the Curtain?
If you liked Drop the Curtain, try Blue Streak, The Hot Rock, Red Notice.
Who directed Drop the Curtain?
Drop the Curtain (1955) was directed by Miguel M. Delgado and stars Cantinflas, Beatriz Saavedra, Christiane Martel.