Behind the Scenes
Synopsis
Young Dolly Lane has committed herself to becoming a star on the stage, but when she meets handsome and wealthy farmer Steve Hunter, she falls in love and marries him. Unfortunately, Steve soon loses his fortune and the couple is forced to move in with a friend, Teddy Harrington. Not long afterwards Steve's rich uncle dies, leaving him wealthy, but on that same day Dolly is asked to take the place of a stage star who has taken ill. She does and becomes the toast of Broadway, but now Steve wants her to return with him to the West and become a farmer's wife. She relents, but soon becomes bored with that role and longs to return to the stage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Mayo
- Original Title
- Behind the Scenes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Margaret Mayo
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
Margaret Mayo
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Scenes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind the Scenes about?
Young Dolly Lane has committed herself to becoming a star on the stage, but when she meets handsome and wealthy farmer Steve Hunter, she falls in love and marries him. Unfortunately, Steve soon loses his fortune and the couple is forced to move in with a friend, Teddy Harrington. Not long afterwards Steve's rich uncle dies, leaving him wealthy, but on that same day Dolly is asked to take the place of a stage star who has taken ill. She does and becomes the toast of Broadway, but now Steve wants her to return with him to the West and become a farmer's wife. She relents, but soon becomes bored with that role and longs to return to the stage.
Who directed Behind the Scenes?
Behind the Scenes was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in Behind the Scenes?
The principal cast of Behind the Scenes includes Mary Pickford, James Kirkwood, Lowell Sherman, Ida Waterman, Russell Bassett.
When was Behind the Scenes released and how long is it?
Behind the Scenes was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.