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Behind the Screen

6.5 / 10 6.5 1916 24m

ComedyRomance

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.

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie ChaplinDavid - Property Man's Assistant

Eric Campbell

Eric CampbellGoliath - Property Man

Edna Purviance

Edna PurvianceAspiring Actress

Henry Bergman

Henry BergmanDirector of Historical Film

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Tom WoodActor (uncredited)

Wesley Ruggles

Wesley RugglesActor (uncredited)

Charlotte Mineau

Charlotte MineauActress (uncredited)

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Leota BryanActress (uncredited)