The Play House
“He apes the ape as no one else can ape him!”
Synopsis
Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.
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Buster Keaton
Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand
Edward F. Cline
Orangutan Trainer (uncredited)
Virginia Fox
Twin (uncredited)
Joe Murphy
One of the Zouaves (uncredited)
Joe Roberts
Actor / Stage Manager (uncredited)
Sybil Seely
Twin (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Original Title
- The Play House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Buster Keaton
Director
Edward F. Cline
Writer
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Edward F. Cline
Director
Buster Keaton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Play House
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What is The Play House about?
Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.
Who directed The Play House?
The Play House was directed by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in The Play House?
The principal cast of The Play House includes Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox, Joe Murphy, Joe Roberts.
When was The Play House released and how long is it?
The Play House was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 24m.