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Behind the Screen

191624mCharlie Chaplin
IMDb 6.9
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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.

ComedyRomance
Movie BusinessSlapstick ComedyFalling In LoveSilent FilmLabor StrikeMovie StudioProperty ManTyrannical BossShort Film

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What is Behind the Screen (1916) about?

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.

Who stars in Behind the Screen?

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.

How long is Behind the Screen?

Behind the Screen has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 1916.

Is Behind the Screen worth watching?

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

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