Movie

Behind the Screen

★ 6.5(96)191624m

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Good to know

Director: Charlie Chaplin
Release date: 1916-11-13
Runtime: 24m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lone Star Corporation

About Behind the Screen

Behind the Screen is a 1916 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Charlie Chaplin, starring Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell and Edna Purviance. It has a runtime of 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 96 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Behind the Screen in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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)

Lloyd Bacon

Director of Comical Film (uncredited)

Albert Austin

Stagehand (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

movie businessslapstick comedyfalling in lovesilent filmlabor strikemovie studioproperty mantyrannical bossshort film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Behind the Screen in Canada?+

Behind the Screen is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Behind the Screen on Netflix?+

Behind the Screen is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Behind the Screen?+

Behind the Screen has a runtime of 24 minutes (24 minutes).

Who stars in Behind the Screen?+

Behind the Screen stars Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman and Tom Wood.

When did Behind the Screen come out?+

Behind the Screen is a 1916 movie directed by Charlie Chaplin.

What genre is Behind the Screen?+

Behind the Screen is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Behind the Screen?+

Behind the Screen was directed by Charlie Chaplin.