Behind the Screen (1916)

  • NR
  • 11/13/1916 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 24m

Overview

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.

Charlie Chaplin

Director, Screenplay

Maverick Terrell

Screenplay

Vincent Bryan

Screenplay

Cast

Charlie Chaplin's headshot

Charlie Chaplin

David - Property Man's Assistant
Eric Campbell's headshot

Eric Campbell

Goliath - Property Man
Edna Purviance's headshot

Edna Purviance

Aspiring Actress
Henry Bergman's headshot

Henry Bergman

Director of Historical Film
Tom Wood's headshot

Tom Wood

Actor (uncredited)
Wesley Ruggles's headshot

Wesley Ruggles

Actor (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau's headshot

Charlotte Mineau

Actress (uncredited)
Leota Bryan's headshot

Leota Bryan

Actress (uncredited)

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