Behind the Screen
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.
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This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "Behind the Screen" is one of Charlie Chaplin's Mutual short comedies, featuring Edna Purviance, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Lone Star Corporation Scenario by Charlie Chaplin Starring Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance Cinematography Roland H. Totheroh and W.C. Foster Distributed by Mutual Film Corporation Release date November 13, 1916 Running time 23 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Starring
- Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Tom Wood, Wesley Ruggles, Charlotte Mineau, Leota Bryan
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