Name: Behind the Screen
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Short
Released: 1916-01-01
Duration: PT24mM
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Tom Wood

Question 1

What is Behind the Screen (1916) about?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who stars in Behind the Screen?

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Behind the Screen stars Charlie Chaplin (David - Property Man's Assistant), Eric Campbell (Goliath - Property Man), Edna Purviance (Aspiring Actress), Henry Bergman (Director of Historical Film), Tom Wood (Actor (uncredited)). The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

Question 3

How long is Behind the Screen?

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Behind the Screen has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 1916. It is rated TV-G.

Question 4

Is Behind the Screen worth watching?

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Behind the Screen holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch Behind the Screen?

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Streaming availability for Behind the Screen changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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