Back Stage (1917)

Back Stage (1917) poster

Props, the stage man, and his assistant at the Orpheum Theater, Plunkville divide their time equally between drinking and attention to duty. Trouble starts when the new acts arrive. The Wiggle sisters, a Hawaiian act, demand the star dressing room but Props turns them down, but relents when Babe, the strong man, and his beautiful wife, Ethel Burton because he is smitten. Once the show begins Props is forever getting in the way of the performers and his bibulous assistant has an unfortunate propensity for dropping the curtain at the wrong moments. Things only get crazier from there.

Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Ben H. Cohen
Production: King Bee Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

nederlands, theatre

More Films by Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back Stage about?
Props, the stage man, and his assistant at the Orpheum Theater, Plunkville divide their time equally between drinking and attention to duty. Trouble starts when the new acts arrive. The Wiggle sisters, a Hawaiian act, demand the star dressing room but Props turns them down, but relents when Babe, the strong man, and his beautiful wife, Ethel Burton because he is smitten. Once the show begins Props is forever getting in the way of the performers and his bibulous assistant has an unfortunate propensity for dropping the curtain at the wrong moments. Things only get crazier from there.
Who directed Back Stage?
Back Stage was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
Who stars in Back Stage?
Back Stage stars Billy West, Oliver Hardy, Ethel Marie Burton, Polly Bailey, Ethelyn Gibson.
How long is Back Stage?
Back Stage has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Back Stage?
Back Stage is a Comedy film.
Where was Back Stage produced?
Back Stage was produced in United States of America.