Back Stage
“The terrible tale of a stage carpenter who saw so much that he sawed but little.”
Synopsis
Roscoe and Buster give a bullying Strongman the what-for, but after the performance troupe quits it's up to Fatty and Buster to keep the show going.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean C. Havez
- Original Title
- Back Stage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Comique Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roscoe Arbuckle
Jean C. Havez
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Roscoe Arbuckle
Director
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Jean C. Havez
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Stage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back Stage about?
Roscoe and Buster give a bullying Strongman the what-for, but after the performance troupe quits it's up to Fatty and Buster to keep the show going.
Who directed Back Stage?
Back Stage was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
Who stars in Back Stage?
The principal cast of Back Stage includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Jack Coogan Sr., Charles A. Post, Al St. John.
When was Back Stage released and how long is it?
Back Stage was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back Stage?
Back Stage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).