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Drop the Curtain 1955

Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Director
Miguel M. Delgado
Network
POSA Films
Where to Stream
VIX
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Topic: Film "Drop the Curtain" (1955). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1955
Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Release date
Aug 31, 1955
Original language
ES
Origin
Mexico
Studios
POSA Films
Genres
Comedy
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★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 25 votes
Episode runtime
~103 minutes
Status
Released
Network
POSA Films
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Topic: Film "Drop the Curtain" (1955).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Language: English.
Title: Drop the Curtain (Spanish: Abajo el telón).
Year: 1955.
Release Date: 08/31/1955 (MX).
Genre: Comedy.
Country: Mexico (Mexican comedy film).
Director: Miguel M. Delgado.
Cast: Mario Moreno "Cantinflas", Christiane Martel, Beatriz Saavedra, Alberto Catalá.
Art Direction: Gunther Gerszo.
Runtime: 1h 43m.
Plot: Cantinflas owns a cleaning business and is a window washer. While cleaning the windows of a famous French actress's house, he sees a man steal one of her necklaces, though he only sees the man's back. He is accused of stealing the jewels and is given 30 days to solve the crime.
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Drop the Curtain is a 1955

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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Drop the Curtain holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

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Drop the Curtain is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 1955. Release status: Released.

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Drop the Curtain was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.

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