"Curtain raiser A curtain raiser is a performance, stage act, show, actor or performer that opens a show for the main attraction. The term is derived from the act of raising the stage curtain. The first person on stage has ""raised the curtain"". The fashion in the late Victorian era and Edwardian era was to present long evenings in the theatre, and so full-length pieces were often presented together with companion pieces. Each full-length work was normally accompanied by one or two short companion pieces. If the piece began the performance, it was called a curtain raiser. One that followed"
"Curtain Call (Australian TV series) Curtain Call is an Australian variety series which aired in Sydney on ATN-7 during 1960, which featured comedy and music. It was followed-up in 1961 with the popular ""Revue '61"". The show aired in an hour-long time-slot (running time excluding commercials is not known). It wasn't live, but recorded in advance on video-tape, which at the time was cutting-edge technology (prior to video-tape, stations used the more primitive kinescope system) English comedian Digby Wolfe appeared in several episodes. English comedian Billy Baxter also appeared as the host several episodes. Popular pianist Winifred Atwell appeared as"
"a guest in an episode. Others to have appeared in the series included Red Moore, Kathy Lloyd, Barry Linehan, and Terry Scanlon. ""Sydney Morning Herald"" said of the series """"the programs which I have seen have been uniformly good, funny, fresh and inventive"""". The archival status of the show is not known, given the wiping of the era. An incomplete episode of the series, under the title ""The George Shearing Show"", is held by the National Film and Sound Archive. According to a contemporary news article, this episode aired 1 October 1960. Curtain Call (Australian TV series) Curtain Call is"
"Curtain Call (1940 film) Curtain Call is a 1940 comedy, directed by Frank Woodruff and starring Barbara Read, Helen Vinson, Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride. The film was followed by a sequel, ""Footlight Fever"", released in 1941. Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find. The producer and director conspire to give the actress a dreadful role to play from the script of ""The End of Everything"". The plot to mislead the actress, however, backfires when she loves the role and gives a stellar performance,"
"later (about 15 minutes after the actual home run), ""word reached Thomson that he was wanted outside, that only a curtain call might dissipate the stubborn throng ... And so out Thomson went, wading through the packed clubhouse to its top outdoor step."" ""New York Times"" sportswriter John Drebinger called the crowd's response ""the most frenzied 'curtain calls' ever afforded a ballplayer."" Curtain call A curtain call (often known as a walkdown or a final bow) occurs at the end of a performance when individuals return to the stage to be recognized by the audience for their performance. In musical"
"Curtain Call (1998 film) Curtain Call is a 1998 romantic comedy directed by Peter Yates, photographed by Sven Nykvist and edited by Hughes Winborne. It stars James Spader, Polly Walker, Michael Caine and Maggie Smith. The film was later re-released under the title It All Came True (not to be confused with the completely unrelated 1940 Humphrey Bogart film of the same name). It was to be Peter Yates' last film made for cinema, although in most markets it went directly to TV or home video. Stevenson Lowe (James Spader) has a publishing business that's in trouble and a girlfriend"
"which turns the play into a hit. Curtain Call (1940 film) Curtain Call is a 1940 comedy, directed by Frank Woodruff and starring Barbara Read, Helen Vinson, Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride. The film was followed by a sequel, ""Footlight Fever"", released in 1941. Two theatrical producers plan to get even with a demanding actress by tricking her into starring in the worst play they can find. The producer and director conspire to give the actress a dreadful role to play from the script of ""The End of Everything"". The plot to mislead the actress, however, backfires when she loves"
"Curtain Call at Cactus Creek Curtain Call at Cactus Creek is a 1950 American western comedy film starring Donald O'Connor and Gale Storm. In the story, a traveling entertainer (O'Connor) gets mixed up with bank robbers. A traveling troupe of entertainers arrives in Cactus Creek, Arizona, to put on a show. The act's stars are singer Lily Martin and her niece Julie and the flamboyant actor Tracy Holland, while a frustrated Eddie Timmons handles the lighting, sound effects and other duties, even though his ambition is to perform on stage. Eddie's in love with Julie. The bandit Rimrock Thomas turns"
"young man and breaks him out of jail. When he's cornered, Rimrock arranges it so that it appears Eddie is the one who captured him. Eddie collects a $26,000 reward and vows to go straight, but Rimrock expects to see him again very soon. Curtain Call at Cactus Creek Curtain Call at Cactus Creek is a 1950 American western comedy film starring Donald O'Connor and Gale Storm. In the story, a traveling entertainer (O'Connor) gets mixed up with bank robbers. A traveling troupe of entertainers arrives in Cactus Creek, Arizona, to put on a show. The act's stars are singer"
"(Polly Walker), who is also being pursued by a U.S. Senator (Sam Shepard). Stevenson buys a townhouse, for himself, which disappoints her. A pair of quarrelsome ghosts, Max Gale (Michael Caine) and Lily Marlowe (Maggie Smith), who once worked in the theatre, now quarrel with each other while advising Stevenson why marriage is a bad idea. Curtain Call (1998 film) Curtain Call is a 1998 romantic comedy directed by Peter Yates, photographed by Sven Nykvist and edited by Hughes Winborne. It stars James Spader, Polly Walker, Michael Caine and Maggie Smith. The film was later re-released under the title It"
"curtains. His ordeal is ended when Gibson, who has got drunk and been asked to leave the house, reveals the truth about the identities of Douglas and Spalding. This greatly pleases old Cattermole, who realises that his nephew is not saintly and ineffectual but an impudent young man after his own heart, and worthy to be his heir. Douglas pairs off with old Marsland's daughter Edith, and Harry with her friend Eva. The reviews for the piece were generally unfavourable. ""The Times"" thought it ""at best but a stop-gap affording little opportunity for a display of the undoubted ability of"
"Night Call ""Night Call"" is episode 139 of the American television anthology series ""The Twilight Zone"". The story follows an elderly woman, played by Gladys Cooper, who receives persistent disturbing phone calls from an anonymous caller. It is based on Richard Matheson's short story, ""Long Distance Call"", although it ends much differently. An elderly woman, Elva Keene (Gladys Cooper), receives strange anonymous phone calls in the middle of a stormy night. During the first calls she hears only static. Later she hears a man moaning and she repeatedly demands to know who is calling. Finally he says ""Hello? Where are"
"Curtains (musical) Curtains is a musical mystery comedy with a book by Rupert Holmes, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, with additional lyrics by Kander and Holmes. Based on the original book and concept of the same name by Peter Stone, the musical is a send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, Massachusetts and follows the fallout when Jessica Cranshaw, the supremely untalented star of ""Robbin' Hood of the Old West"" is murdered during her opening night curtain call. It is up to Lt. Frank Cioffi, a police detective who moonlights as a musical"
"Curtain Call For Clifford Curtain Call For Clifford is a three-act comedy play by William Dalzell and Newt Mitzman. It is published by Samuel French, Inc.. While the play has existed for a number of years, it is predominantly performed in schools and community theaters. Clifford Mumford is a senior at Rockwood High School. A quiet, nerd-like student, Clifford has had a crush on Donna Bratton, the popular girlfriend of the star-jock, Grant ""Biff"" Reese. While the students at Rockwood love Biff, he is, at the same time, nasty to the sweet Donna, and a bully. Donna is almost always"
"of the Emergency throughout the world, plans to use his Whisperer to soothe those fears and gain control of people and the world. Reynie and Sticky plan to interfere as much as possible with Mr. Curtain's goal, having the best opportunities of the team to be exposed to the device, but face an internal struggle as the Whisperer soothes their worst fears in exchange for their cooperation. Things suddenly plummet downhill when Milligan, who has been helping them behind-the-scenes, is kidnapped, and Mr. Curtain starts boosting the power of his messages. He also informs the boys of them being chosen"
"her on the day of the accident. She asks Joe if he's changed his mind and he remains silent. This drives another wedge between them and the evening is ruined. The next day at Joe's lecture, Jed turns up in the class and sings to Joe. They then go outside and Jed talks about how Joe is sending him signals, using a curtain reference. Joe is confused, tells Jed to leave and then later that night researches the significance between stalkers and ""curtain signals"". He finally concludes that Jed standing beneath his window every night watches him draw the curtains,"
"Curtains (1983 film) Curtains is a 1983 Canadian slasher film directed by Richard Ciupka, written by Robert Guza Jr., and starring John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson and Lynne Griffin. A slasher film centered on theater and filmmaking, its plot focuses on a group of actresses targeted by a masked killer at a prestigious director's remote mansion where they are auditioning for a role in a movie. Conceived by producer Peter R. Simpson after his box office hit ""Prom Night"" (1980), the film was intended to be an ""adult"" slasher aimed at older audiences in contrast to the standard genre"
"Margin Call (film) Margin Call is a 2011 American drama film written and directed by J. C. Chandor in his feature directorial debut. The principal story takes place over a 24-hour period at a large Wall Street investment bank during the initial stages of the financial crisis of 2007–08. In focus are the actions taken by a group of employees during the subsequent financial collapse. The ensemble cast features Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, Penn Badgley, Simon Baker, Demi Moore, and Stanley Tucci. The film was produced by the production companies Before the Door Pictures, Benaroya Pictures,"
"direction, the porter turns to his colleague and tells him that she reminds him of someone – someone connected with the matter of a dead woman. James and Pam are playing bridge with Evan and Mary Curtis when another call comes through. After James has gone into the hall to take it, Pam confesses to Mary that she is worried as yesterday's call upset him so much. Mary suggests she listens in on the bedroom extension. Pam does so and hears as ""Fay"" speaks to James again. He demands to know who she is and where she is ringing from."
"commentary, and the film's original theatrical trailer. Curtains (1983 film) Curtains is a 1983 Canadian slasher film directed by Richard Ciupka, written by Robert Guza Jr., and starring John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson and Lynne Griffin. A slasher film centered on theater and filmmaking, its plot focuses on a group of actresses targeted by a masked killer at a prestigious director's remote mansion where they are auditioning for a role in a movie. Conceived by producer Peter R. Simpson after his box office hit ""Prom Night"" (1980), the film was intended to be an ""adult"" slasher aimed at older"
"as Sidney Bernstein. Curtains (musical) Curtains is a musical mystery comedy with a book by Rupert Holmes, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, with additional lyrics by Kander and Holmes. Based on the original book and concept of the same name by Peter Stone, the musical is a send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, Massachusetts and follows the fallout when Jessica Cranshaw, the supremely untalented star of ""Robbin' Hood of the Old West"" is murdered during her opening night curtain call. It is up to Lt. Frank Cioffi, a police detective who moonlights"
"Bridget, Big Man, and James at serious risk. Lastly, Pimp Lucius gets a similar concerned call from an unidentified woman (who may have gotten ""The Package"" from Big Man, and subsequently passed it to Pimp Lucius). This chapter starts off with Sylvester and Gwendolyn watching TV and getting a mysterious phone call. Then it goes over to Kathy and Rufus, who decided to go shopping downtown. Kathy's phone rings and she exclaims its those people again. Rufus tells her to hang up. Bridgette, Twan and most of the rest of the cast also get a mysterious phone call, proffering money"
"Curtain Up Curtain Up is a 1952 British film directed by Ralph Smart, written by Jack Davies and Michael Pertwee. It is based on the play ""On Monday Next"" by Philip King. In an English provincial town, 'Drossmouth', a second-rate repertory company assembles at the Theatre Royal on Monday morning to rehearse the following week's play, a melodrama titled ""Tarnished Gold"". Harry, their irascible producer, is highly critical of the play, which has been foisted on him by the directors of the company and is unenthusiastic about its prospects. The cast includes Jerry, a young and sometimes keen actor, Maud,"
"conspiracy phone calls. Daniels and Pearlman meet with Judge Phelan to discuss their difficulties with drug dealers discarding phones. Phelan offers to sign wiretap affidavits at any time as they uncover phone numbers. McNulty wants to rush the paperwork and is disappointed that Phelan is the assigned judge, still angry at his behavior during the first Barksdale investigation. Daniels points out that McNulty believes that anyone who gets in his way is worthless; McNulty concedes the point. Freamon matches Bodie's voice to a prior recording of a phone call to his grandmother, which is used as probable cause for a"
"into his office, accurately suspecting he used Colvin to force the unit's change in direction. An unapologetic McNulty defends his actions, upon which Daniels tells him that he will be out of the unit once Bell is arrested. Freamon and Prez analyze the phone that Bubbles procured, but the information is difficult to interpret without knowing more about Marlo's organization. Freamon comments that a phone from the Barksdale organization would allow them to map out the organization with everything that they already know but it would be difficult to get a wiretap up with the phones being disposed of so"
"Curtain Up (novel) Curtain Up is a children's novel about a theatrical family by British author Noel Streatfeild. It was first published in 1944. To remind potential readers of Streatfeild's highly successful first novel, ""Ballet Shoes"", it is often retitled Theatre Shoes, or Theater Shoes in the US. A number of Streatfeild's children's novels have undergone similar retitling. ""Curtain Up"" recounts the story of three siblings: Sorrel, Mark, and Holly Forbes. After their widowed father is reported missing during the war, and his father (their grandfather) dies, the children go to live in London with their grandmother on their mother's"
"Biff, ultimately ending in Clifford beating him up and Mr. DeWilde dragging his unconscious body off stage as the play goes on. Clifford then gives Donna his pin, becoming her boyfriend. Curtain Call For Clifford Curtain Call For Clifford is a three-act comedy play by William Dalzell and Newt Mitzman. It is published by Samuel French, Inc.. While the play has existed for a number of years, it is predominantly performed in schools and community theaters. Clifford Mumford is a senior at Rockwood High School. A quiet, nerd-like student, Clifford has had a crush on Donna Bratton, the popular girlfriend"
"at least one member of the judiciary had a telephone conversation with officials working for the Office of the Privy Council and one other person. The phone call was taped and has since circulated on the Internet. In it, the callers discuss finding a way to ensure the ruling PPP party would be disbanded. Accusations of judicial interference were levelled in the media but the recorded call was dismissed as a hoax. However, in June 2010, supporters of the eventually disbanded PPP were charged with tapping a judge's phone. Immediately following what many media described as a ""judicial coup"", a"
"The Call (The Twilight Zone) ""The Call"" is the forty-fourth episode and the ninth episode of the third season (1988–89) of the television series ""The Twilight Zone"". Norman Blane is a lonely man who spends his evenings watching the television and eating TV dinners. After attempting to order a music album from a television advertisement, he accidentally dials the number of a mysterious woman. He apologizes for misdialing but she lures him into an interesting conversation. He discovers her name is Mary Ann and she's apparently lonely too. The next day at work, he discusses with a colleague the events"
"a computer table in the infirmary. Although she canceled the service immediately upon discovering it was missing, the inmates made several calls before it was disconnected, most of which between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on August 18. Lolo Salas, father of inmate Edward Salas, was among those called by the inmates. The phone was used by multiple inmates, including some who did not escape. Authorities would later say they believed the calls were used to coordinate parts of the escape. According to a later investigation, the inmates likely stole a key that was left hanging in the door lock"
"phone. A call from Cornell's wife at 12:15 a.m. prompted his bodyguard to go to Cornell's suite to check to see if he was alright. Kirsten told police that he was in his room watching TV when he received a phone call from Vicky. ""She sounded angry because he [Cornell] wasn't responding to his phone. She told me to go to the room and check on Chris. I came to the room and was unable to get (in) because of the interior latch. I went back to my room and called for hotel security to come and open the door."
"leaves in a rage, but not before threatening John with the telling line, ""If I can't have you, no one shall."" John finds himself alone, hears a noise from offstage, and goes to investigate. Gunshots are heard, and as John staggers and collapses, a revolver is thrown onstage. Gerda is the first to enter, and picks up the revolver. The entire cast quickly enters, and John musters the strength to call the name ""Henrietta."" Henrietta wrests the revolver from Gerda, and Gudgeon calls for a doctor as the curtain falls. The curtain rises on Lucy, Edward, Henrietta, and Midge, sitting"
"then shifts to Cathy and Rufus who decided to go shopping downtown. Cathy's phone rings and she exclaims ""it's those people again"". Rufus tells her to hang up. Bridgette, Twan, and most of the rest of the cast also get a mysterious phone call, offering money in exchange for an unknown service. This chapter begins with Twan's winning a bet during a sports game at the local barber shop. Meanwhile, outside, Pimp Lucius is yelling at his prostitutes over the lack of money that has been coming in. He then warns that if he does not get his money soon,"