Movie
Behind the Screen
191624m6.5 / 10
During the troubled shooting of several movies, David, the prop man's assistant, meets an aspiring actress who tries to find work in the studio. Things get messy when the stagehands decide to go on strike.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Behind the Screen opened in theaters November 13, 1916. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
During the troubled shooting of several movies, David, the prop man's assistant, meets an aspiring actress who tries to find work in the studio. Things get messy when the stagehands decide to go on strike.
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More about Behind the Screen
Cast
Charlie ChaplinDavid - Property Man's Assistant
Eric CampbellGoliath - Property Man
Edna PurvianceAspiring Actress
Henry BergmanDirector of Historical FilmTom WoodActor (uncredited)
Wesley RugglesActor (uncredited)
Charlotte MineauActress (uncredited)Leota BryanActress (uncredited)
Credits
- Directed by
- Charlie Chaplin
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Lone Star CorporationUnited States
Themes
falling in lovelabor strikemovie businessmovie studioproperty manshort filmsilent filmslapstick comedy