Behind the Screen
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.
Top Cast
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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)
John Rand
Stagehand (uncredited)
Leo White
Stagehand (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan
- Original Title
- Behind the Screen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Lone Star Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan
Roland Totheroh
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Henry P. Caulfield
Producer
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Maverick Terrell
Screenplay
Vincent Bryan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Screen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind the Screen about?
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.
Who directed Behind the Screen?
Behind the Screen was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in Behind the Screen?
The principal cast of Behind the Screen includes Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Tom Wood.
When was Behind the Screen released and how long is it?
Behind the Screen was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 24m.