Behind the Screen (1916)
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.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: November 13, 1916
Cast
- 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)
- Wesley Ruggles - Actor (uncredited)
- Charlotte Mineau - Actress (uncredited)
- Leota Bryan - Actress (uncredited)
- Frank J. Coleman - Assistant Director (uncredited)
- James T. Kelley - Cameraman (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Charlie Chaplin (Screenplay)
- Maverick Terrell (Screenplay)
- Vincent Bryan (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Roland Totheroh
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: Lone Star Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
movie business, slapstick comedy, falling in love, silent film, labor strike, movie studio, property man, tyrannical boss, short film
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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 strike.
- Who directed Behind the Screen?
- Behind the Screen was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in Behind the Screen?
- Behind the Screen stars Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Tom Wood, Wesley Ruggles.
- How long is Behind the Screen?
- Behind the Screen has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Behind the Screen?
- Behind the Screen is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Behind the Screen produced?
- Behind the Screen was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Behind the Screen?
- The themes of Behind the Screen include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Fun Physical Comedy.