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The Play House

G1921Buster Keaton,Edward F. Cline
IMDb: 7.4/10
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"He apes the ape as no one else can ape him!"

Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.

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What is The Play House (1921) about?

Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.

Who stars in The Play House?

The Play House stars Buster Keaton (Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand), Edward F. Cline (Orangutan Trainer (uncredited)), Virginia Fox (Twin (uncredited)), Joe Murphy (One of the Zouaves (uncredited)), Joe Roberts (Actor / Stage Manager (uncredited)). The film was directed by Buster Keaton.

How long is The Play House?

The Play House has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 1921. It is rated G.

Is The Play House worth watching?

The Play House holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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