

Behind the Screen
1916-11-13 · 24 min · ★ 6.5
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.
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- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Lone Star Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Charlie ChaplinDavid - Property Man's Assistant
Eric CampbellGoliath - Property Man
Edna PurvianceAspiring Actress
Henry BergmanDirector of Historical Film
Wesley RugglesActor (uncredited)
Charlotte MineauActress (uncredited)
Frank J. ColemanAssistant Director (uncredited)
James T. KelleyCameraman (uncredited)
Lloyd BaconDirector of Comical Film (uncredited)
Albert AustinStagehand (uncredited)
John RandStagehand (uncredited)
Leo WhiteStagehand (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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