Behind the Screen
Originally released in 1916. Behind the Screen is a comedy/romance film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, and Edna Purviance
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (94 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as David - Property Man's Assistant
Eric Campbell
as Goliath - Property Man
Edna Purviance
as Aspiring Actress
Henry Bergman
as Director of Historical Film
Tom Wood
as Actor (uncredited)
Wesley Ruggles
as Actor (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
as Actress (uncredited)
Leota Bryan
as Actress (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
as Assistant Director (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
as Cameraman (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lone Star Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Screen 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...
Who directed Behind the Screen?
Behind the Screen was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is Behind the Screen?
Behind the Screen has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Behind the Screen released?
Behind the Screen was released on November 13, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Screen?
The main cast of Behind the Screen includes Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Tom Wood.